N31136Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II2020-10-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 IIS/N: 14388

Summary

On October 18, 2020, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N31136) was involved in an incident near Washington, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31136.

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