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Agusta A109A II

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 0260120

Manufacturer (registry)
AGUSTA SPA
Model
A109A II
Registry code
0260120
Registered
17 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH7EU
Holder
Leonardo S.p.A.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 36

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 41

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 17

N109CYO'Brien Derrick P · Middletown, DES/N 7351N109LRCenterline Holdings Inc · Camden, DES/N 7416N109MMAirborne Leasing Inc · Sylmar, CABuilt 1985 · S/N 7279
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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA17WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109A II · Varese, ItalyOn November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II, N109W, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. An Italian passenger was fatally injured and the Italian certificated pilot and Swiss passenger…Nov 19, 2016 · N109W · DestroyedNTSB CEN11WA042Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109 · New Castle, United KingdomOct 23, 2010 · N2NR · DestroyedNTSB SEA05MA202Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Edmonds, WALoss of control for an undetermined reason during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.Sep 30, 2005 · N655GS · DestroyedNTSB SEA02FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Baring, WAThe 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…Jan 20, 2002 · N55NW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Flamingo, FLThe 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.Sep 6, 1996 · N169BH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Ann Arbor, MIthe 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.Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20050929022889AAgusta A109A2 · Shoreline, WA(-23) On September 29, 2005, about 2113 pacific daylight time, an augusta A109A-2 helicopter, N655GS, impacted the ocean waters of puget sound near edmonds, WA. And sank in 580 feet of water. The air ambulance helicopter was destroyed and the three occupants,…Sep 29, 2005 · N655GS · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20020120003929AAgusta A109A2 · Baring, WA(-23) After sitting overnight in a remote location, it appears that moisture collected in the air intakes of the engines. The pilot and the local fire chief cleaned wet snow off of the aircraft prior to engine start and insured to the best of their ability…Jan 20, 2002 · N55NW · No damageIncident 19980626023219IN188S · New York, NYWhile repositioning, main rotor tips contacted heliport fence damaging all four baldes.Jun 26, 1998 · N188S · Minor damageAccident 19960906026289AAgusta A109A2 · Flamingo, FLHelicopter experienced engine problems and made emergency landing a parking lot. (.4)the no. 2 engine lost oil pressure in flight and the pilot shut it down. About 2 minutes later, after the pilot turned to a landing area, the transmission chip detector light…Sep 6, 1996 · N169BH · Substantial damageAccident 19941201040249AAgusta A109A · Ann Arbor, MIAirborne 2MINS. Reported emergency. Both engines inop. No defecrs. Low rotor RPM. Unknown cause of shutdown.Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed · 3 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 56

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SR04842NYInstallation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS)Sterling HelicopterSTC SR00182IBInstallation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s)Horizon Design Services Ltd.STC SR04557ATCabin and crew floor protector installationsHelifab East LLC
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