The incident occurred around 14.45 local time west of the Airlake airport. The officers of the Lakeville Police Department found a helicopter wreck, which after falling stood on fire. Rescuers who arrived found the lack of survivors.
It is not yet clear how many people were on board the machine at the time of the accident. Robinson R66 is a single -engine turbine helicopter that can accommodate a remote control and four passengers. According to information provided by the police, the place of disaster is in the non -residential and non -commercial zone, and people on the ground did not suffer any injury.
Investigation into a disaster
The National Transport Security Council (NTSB) has reported that the helicopter crashed in unknown circumstances and then a fire occurred. The NTSB spokesman announced that investigators are on their way to the scene of the incident and are to reach Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, experts will document the disaster area and carry out a preliminary inspection of the wreck. Then the helicopter will be transported to a safe object, where further analyzes will take place.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been notified of the accident and, according to the police, its representatives will appear on the spot to investigate with NTSB. Both institutions will cooperate in determining the causes of the tragedy.
Characteristics of the place and machinery
Lakeville, where the disaster occurred, is located about 20 miles south of the center of Minneapolis and 25 miles south of St. Paul. The police emphasized that the area where the helicopter crashed is not inhabited or used commercially, which limited the potential threat to bystanders.
Robinson R66 is a popular turbine helicopter model with a glass cockpit, used for both private and commercial purposes. The machine is adapted to transport one pilot and four passengers.
The city of Lakeville, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transport Safety Council have not yet answering the questions addressed by Fox News Digital regarding the details of the event and progress in the investigation.
