Helicopter Crashes Near Airlake Airport, Emergency Crews Respond

A helicopter crashed and caught fire near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, around 2:45 p.m. emergency crews, including firefighters, responded promptly and worked to secure the area and contain the fire. The helicopter, a 2023 Robinson R66, was found near Highview Avenue and 219th Street West. Authorities confirmed the pilot was the sole occupant but have not disclosed their condition. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the crash, and the situation remains an active, developing incident with no confirmed information on injuries or other details.