No fatalities
15 Sep 2021: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 — THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC — Reynoldsville, IL
On 15 Sep 2021, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 operated by THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Reynoldsville, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on operation