18 Oct 2020: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II — Midwestern Helicopter, LLC — Washington, WI

On 18 Oct 2020, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II operated by Midwestern Helicopter, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.