N266RK

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0563

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA006
Location
Delta, MO
Event ID
20211006104056
Coordinates
37.206000, -89.745710
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 inadequate inflight planning and his failure to see and avoid a wire which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent ground impact.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
0563
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2014
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# CEN22LA006