Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA339
Location
West Liberty , IA
Event ID
20210727103560
Coordinates
41.570000, -91.263800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering at low altitude during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N983HA
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10464
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 747
Status
Deregistered
City
OLD SAYBROOK
State / Zip Code
CT 06475-0747
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA339