No fatalities
19 Nov 2021: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta — Higher Ground Helicopters of Cincinnati LLC — Miamisburg, OH
On 19 Nov 2021, a Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta operated by Higher Ground Helicopters of Cincinnati LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Miamisburg, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low-altitude hover shortly after liftoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low-altitude hover shortly after liftoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotYaw control — Not attained/maintained