N31136

Substantial
None

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 IIS/N: 14388

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA021
Location
Washington, WI
Event ID
20201019102165
Coordinates
45.389097, -86.924557
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover and improper recovery action after the helicopter contacted the ground, which resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence and an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
14388
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MIDWESTERN HELICOPTER LLC
Address
10450 52ND ST
City
KENOSHA
State / Zip Code
WI 53144-7434
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA021