Agusta A109 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1984 to 2022.

39

All Events

16

Incidents

4

Minor

3

Serious

16

Fatal (48 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 08, 2002 Fort Worth, TX N142CF Incident substantial The pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position.
Jan 20, 2002 Baring, WA N55NW Serious (1) substantial
The sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor …

The sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM to prevent a hard landing. Contributing factors were the tripped "RPM WARN" circuit breaker which disabled the engine failure and low rotor warning lights and aural warnings.

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.
Sep 11, 1995 WINSLOW, WA N1WC Fatal (3) destroyed
the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors rela…

the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual cues for visual perception of altitude.

Jan 18, 1995 JACKSON TWP, PA N1WD Fatal (3) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATED…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Dec 01, 1994 ANN ARBOR, MI N1QF Fatal (3) destroyed
the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and th…

the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine.

Feb 19, 1993 LINCOLN PARK, NJ N67K Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS MISJUDGMENT OF CLEARANCE.
Oct 10, 1989 LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ N21FL Fatal (5) destroyed
IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF A MAIN ROTOR BLADE DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAR, WHICH ORIGINATED AT A MANUFACTURING INDUCED SCRATCH (T…

IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF A MAIN ROTOR BLADE DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAR, WHICH ORIGINATED AT A MANUFACTURING INDUCED SCRATCH (TOOL MARK) THAT WAS THE RESULT OF INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL.

Apr 09, 1988 SIOUX FALLS, SD N33SV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1987 LINCOLN, NE N4GH Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1987 SO. DARTMOUTH, MA N300CC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1984 CLIFTON, AZ N57BL Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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