XA-UQHAGUSTA A1092012-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AGUSTA A109

Summary

On July 28, 2012, a Agusta A109 (XA-UQH) was involved in an accident near Jiquipilco, MX. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AgustaWestland 109SP helicopter that occurred on July 28, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.

All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA12WA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft XA-UQH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 28, 2012
NTSB Number
DCA12WA135
Location
Jiquipilco, Mexico
Event ID
20120904X35229
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AGUSTA
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
A109A109
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AgustaWestland 109SP helicopter that occurred on July 28, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.

All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA12WA135