N166LW

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0766

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA421
Location
Reynoldsville, IL
Event ID
20210916103884
Coordinates
37.367300, -89.395100
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
0766
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
R66R66
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
R66

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
976 W 220TH RD
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
MO 63834-9402
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# CEN21LA421