Agusta A109 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1984 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2019 | Penobscot, ME | N901EM | Incident | minor |
Fatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in t…Fatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor. |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Salt Lake City, UT | N271HC | Incident | substantial |
The flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that cause…The flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that caused the tail rotor blades to contact the tailboom. |
| Sep 22, 2009 | Page, AZ | N129AL | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with …A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state. |
| Jul 11, 2008 | Augusta, GA | N109DU | Incident | minor |
The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident…The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness. |
| Dec 22, 2007 | ST. Augustine, FL | N109SK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing. |
| Jan 19, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX | N142CF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter. |
| Nov 08, 2005 | Robbinsdale, MN | N30NM | Incident | substantial | The loss of lift for undetermined reasons. |
| May 15, 2003 | Harbor Creek, PA | N7YL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention…The pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight inspection. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | Fort Worth, TX | N142CF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position. |
| Mar 22, 2001 | Hanapepe, Kauai, HI | N293G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudged flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the check airman's failure to demonst…the pilot's misjudged flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the check airman's failure to demonstrate a stuck pedal maneuver prior to assigning the procedure to the pilot. |
| Sep 06, 1996 | FLAMINGO, FL | N169BH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot being unable to stop the helicopter after encounter wet grass after making a precautionary landing in an unlit parking lot following loss of…The pilot being unable to stop the helicopter after encounter wet grass after making a precautionary landing in an unlit parking lot following loss of power in one engine and illumination of a transmission chip detector light. |
| Jul 01, 1996 | NEWPORT, OR | N808GM | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition during the landing. The gusty wind was a related factor. |
| Feb 19, 1993 | LINCOLN PARK, NJ | N67K | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS MISJUDGMENT OF CLEARANCE. |
| Apr 09, 1988 | SIOUX FALLS, SD | N33SV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1987 | LINCOLN, NE | N4GH | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1984 | CLIFTON, AZ | N57BL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |