N109SK

Substantial
None

Agusta A109S/N: 7130

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 22, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA08CA040
Location
ST. Augustine, FL
Event ID
20080123X00093
Coordinates
29.959167, -81.339721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N109SK
Make
AGUSTA
Serial Number
7130
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
A109A109
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
S K LOGISTICS INC
Address
123 N RIVER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ST AUGUSTINE
State / Zip Code
FL 32095-8897
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot landed on runway 13 and was ground taxing to the company ramp for parking. Upon entering the ramp the pilot made a 180-degree right turn and the tail rotor blade collided with a bush. The tail rotor fragmented and caused structural damage to the tail boom assembly. The accident was reported late to the NTSB on January 15, 2008.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA040