ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Delta, MO — October 5, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 5, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA006 |
| Event ID | 20211006104056 |
| Location | Delta, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.20600, -89.74571 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
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.