No fatalities

15 Sep 2021: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 — THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC — Reynoldsville, IL

Reynoldsville, IL, United States

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.

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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