N266RKROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R662021-10-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0563

Summary

On October 05, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Co R66 (N266RK) was involved in an accident near Delta, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N266RK.

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