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Accident: Robinson Helicopter Co R66

Aug 1, 2021 · Colusa, CA

NTSB numberWPR21FA300Event id20210801103602

4
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s abrupt flight control input that led to mast bumping and a subsequent in-flight breakup.

NTSB docket WPR21FA300

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Co R66
Registration
N7000J
Year built
2013
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Enroute-cruise Abrupt maneuver

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Willows Glenn County Airport (WLW)16 nm (29 km) north-west

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