July 24, 2008 Freak accident leaves helicopter pilot dead Play video

(NECN: Dodge County, Wisconsin) - A freak accident in Wisconsin early Thursday leaves a helicopter pilot dead.

Authorities in Dodge County say the pilot of a helicopter was killed by the blade of his own aircraft.

Apparently the pilot was having difficulties with the chopper so he landed to investigate what might be the problem.

While he was making his inspection he was hit in the head by the rear rotor of the aircraft.

Investigators are trying to determine what went wrong.

The name of the pilot has not been released pending notification of relatives.

Dodge County is about an hour northwest of Milwaukee.

*Please note: There is no audio in this video clip*