Agusta AW139 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 5 events recorded from 2011 to 2024.

5

All Events

2

Incidents

0

Minor

0

Serious

3

Fatal (11 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 17, 2024 Kawajima, OF JA03FD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 2022 Houma, LA N811TA Incident substantial
The inflight loss of collective control of the helicopter due to thermal damage of a collective control torque tube that abraded with misrouted electr…

The inflight loss of collective control of the helicopter due to thermal damage of a collective control torque tube that abraded with misrouted electrical wiring, which resulted in an electrical short and inflight fire. Contributing to the accident were the incorrectly manufactured wiring support strip assembly that misrouted electrical wires near the collective control torque tube, the ambiguity of the support strip assembly drawing that allowed for its incorrect manufacturing, the inadequate quality control processes to identify the incorrectly manufactured support strip assembly, and the helicopter manufacturer’s inadequate assembly instructions that allowed the misrouting of the electrical wiring, due to the incorrectly manufactured strip assembly, on the helicopter production line.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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