ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
West Liberty, IA — July 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA339 |
| Event ID | 20210727103560 |
| Location | West Liberty, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.57000, -91.26380 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.