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Event
- Date
- Aug 9, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Macedonia, Iowa
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Robinson Helicopter R44
- N-number
- N197HL
- Category
- Helicopter
- Year built
- 2004
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
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