Robinson R66 Turbine, N166LW: Accident occurred September 15, 2021 in Reynoldsville, Union County, Illinois

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The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

    

Thompson Flying Service LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N166LW

Location: Reynoldsville, Illinois

Accident Number: CEN21LA421

Date and Time: September 15, 2021, 15:00 Local

Registration: N166LW

Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO

Registration: N166LW

Model/Series: R66

Aircraft Category: Helicopter

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Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: N/A

Aircraft Fire: None

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Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 37.3673,89.3951 (est)