A helicopter crashed Tuesday afternoon in Audubon County, about a mile away from the Guthrie County line.
Responding crews from the Audubon and Exira Fire and Rescue Departments discovered the helicopter and field on fire due to a power line that was taken down during the crash. Officials said two people were killed in the crash. Both were from Minnesota. Investigators are waiting to identify the victims until family is notified.
The investigation and determination is being handled by the FAA, assisted by the Iowa State Patrol Technical Investigation and the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office. Assisting Tuesday night was the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Guthrie County EMA, Audubon County EMA, Audubon Fire & Rescue, Exira Fire Department and Audubon County Secondary Roads.