Authorities have confirmed that there are no survivors after a helicopter crashed near a small airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, and burst into flames. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, has led to the involvement of federal investigators and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the ongoing investigation. The crash site is located in a non-residential, non-commercial area, with no reported injuries to those on the ground.
The helicopter, identified as a Robinson R66, is a single-engine turbine helicopter with a glass cockpit that seats one pilot and four passengers. It is unclear how many people were onboard the aircraft at the time of the crash. Emergency personnel were quick to respond to the scene and determined that there were no survivors of the crash.
Federal authorities have confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which occurred under unknown circumstances. An NTSB investigator is en route to the scene and is expected to arrive in Minnesota Sunday afternoon. Once on site, the investigator will document the scene and examine the aircraft, which will then be taken to a secure facility for further evaluation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been notified and will be responding to the scene. The FAA and NTSB will lead the investigation into the incident. Lakeville, Minnesota, is located approximately 20 miles south of downtown Minneapolis and 25 miles south of St. Paul. The City of Lakeville, FAA and NTSB did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.