Departure and Disappearance
On March 22, 1994, a helicopter departed Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, under visual flight rules (VFR). Its intended destination was Mason City, Iowa. However, the helicopter did not arrive at that destination.
Search and Discovery
A search for the missing helicopter was initiated on March 24, 1994. The wreckage was eventually found by hunters on September 17, 1994, in a wooded area approximately 12 miles west of the departure airport.
Examination of Wreckage
An examination of the wreckage did not identify any mechanical anomalies in the engine or airframe. The post-mortem examination of the pilot also failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies.
Conclusion
The investigation did not determine a probable cause for the accident, as no mechanical or physiological issues were identified.