Summary
On September 15, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Co R66 (N166LW) was involved in an incident near Reynoldsville, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA421. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N166LW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA421