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 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 |