State helicopter pilot killed by rotor blade
The Dodge County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a pilot killed while inspecting his helicopter in the town of Leroy.
Authorities tell the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the man was struck and killed by a helicopter rotor blade.
Sheriff's officials say a preliminary investigation shows the helicopter could not fully lift off because it was overloaded with crop dusting material. The pilot returned to the ground, got out of the helicopter and was struck by a rear rotor blade.
He died at the scene, which was just east of the Horicon Marsh.
Authorities responded about 7 a.m. Thursday and were still investigating.
