U.S. Air disaster involving a Robinson R66 helicopter.
Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota
A tragic incident occurred near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, on September 6, at approximately 2:45 p.m., as a Robinson R66 helicopter crashed in the area.
The incident was reported by both Liter.kz and Fox News. The crash site was an uninhabited area with no houses or businesses, ensuring no casualties on the ground due to the crash.
Preliminary reports suggest that there were no survivors, and the number of people on board the helicopter remains unknown. The Robinson R66, designed for one pilot and up to four passengers, was immediately engulfed in flames following the crash.
Rescue teams arrived at the scene promptly, and representatives of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board are currently present at the crash site, conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Tragically, the two passengers who lost their lives in the crash have been identified as 81-year-old David Kent Schmitz and 66-year-old Robert Gene Drallmeier. Experts confirm that the fire started after the helicopter impacted.
No further details about the incident are available at this time, as the investigation continues. The community is urged to keep the families and friends of the deceased in their thoughts during this difficult time.
This marks the latest in a series of helicopter crashes in the United States, underscoring the need for continued safety measures and investigations in the aviation industry.
