6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Robinson R-66 | N6633L

September 6th, 2025 | Lakeville, Minnesota

Accident Location

  • City: Lakeville
  • State: Minnesota
  • Latitude: 44.631667
  • Longitude: -93.238333
  • Airport ID: KLVN

Aircraft Info

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Schmitz, David Kent
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 66
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 3rd Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: September 6th, 2025
  • Time: 2:45 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Approach
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Likely failed auto rotate after an engine problem and subsequent attempt to reach the runway, striking fixed objects on the ground.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.