Accident · 2021-09-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-09-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 (N166LW)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- Thompson Flying Service, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wire during low altitude operations in windy conditions.
Source: NTSB case CEN21LA421Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | None | 25 | Class 2 (2020-12-15) | 1 total · 1 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.