21 Dec 2024: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA — So Fly Flight Training Academy, LLC — Springfield, MO

On 21 Dec 2024, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA operated by So Fly Flight Training Academy, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Springfield, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.