ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Merry, NE — July 30, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA348 |
| Event ID | 20210802103606 |
| Location | Merry, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.22387, -96.59970 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R66 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during a low-level aerial application flight.
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.