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July 22, 2025 · Robinson Helicopter R66 · N88911
Maynard, IA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maynard, IA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R66 (2015)
Tail Number
N88911
Operator
Midwest Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA277
On July 22, 2025, about 1400 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R66 helicopter, N88911, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Maynard, Iowa. The pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 137 aerial application flight. The pilot stated that he had been conducting spray operations for about 50 minutes. The helicopter was about 5 to 10 ft above the corn when, during a turn, the turbine engine flamed out. He stated that he immediately lowered the collective and applied aft cyclic to gain altitude. The pilot then executed a forced landing in the corn field, which resulted in the separation of the helicopter’s tailboom. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
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On July 22, 2025, about 1400 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R66 helicopter, N88911, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Maynard, Iowa. The pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 137 aerial application flight. The pilot stated that he had been conducting spray operations for about 50 minutes. The helicopter was about 5 to 10 ft above the corn when, during a turn, the turbine engine flamed out. He stated that he immediately lowered the collective and applied aft cyclic to gain altitude. The pilot then executed a forced landing in the corn field, which resulted in the separation of the helicopter’s tailboom. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R66
Tail NumberN88911
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMidwest Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC