Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Washington, WI — October 18, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 18, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA021 |
| Event ID | 20201019102165 |
| Location | Washington, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.38910, -86.92456 |
| Airport | Washington Island Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson Helicopter Company |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.