26 Jul 2023: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — Recon Helicopters — Charles City, IA

On 26 Jul 2023, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II operated by Recon Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Charles City, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.