Agusta A109E

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 0260101

Manufacturer (registry)
AGUSTA SPA
Model
A109E
Registry code
0260101
Registered
55 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 · 127

1997Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 127 aircraft
19972
19988
19998
200017
200115
20029
20038
200411
200514
200613
20072
20084
20098
20102
20112
20141
20161
20171
20221

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 52

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

1978In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 65 ADs
19781
19992
20002
20015
20024
20031
20044
20052
20083
20091
20101
20135
20144
20152
20161
20184
20203
20216
20224
20232
20242
20254
20262
See all 66 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101'))
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Registered aircraft · 55

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 12

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

NTSB ENG20IA005Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAgusta A109 · Penobscot, MEFatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor.Nov 16, 2019 · N901EM · Minor damageNTSB ERA19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAgusta A109 · New York, NYThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate the flight into marginal visual flight rules and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.Jun 10, 2019 · N200BK · DestroyedNTSB CEN14FA369Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Newkirk, NMThe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.Jul 17, 2014 · N507CF · DestroyedNTSB CEN12FA670Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Eastland, TXThe loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…Sep 30, 2012 · N144CF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA478Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAgusta A109E · Ras Tanajib, Saudi ArabiaOn August 22, 2009, at 0506 universal coordinated time, an Agusta 109E helicopter, N906AH, operated by Saudi Aramco Aviation, sustained substantial damage during landing and a post crash fire at barge Arabyia 4, in the Persian Gulf, near Ras Tanajib, Saudi…Aug 22, 2009 · N906AH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09PA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 1Final reportAgusta A109E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…Jun 10, 2009 · N606SP · DestroyedNTSB DFW06LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter.Jan 19, 2006 · N142CF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109-E · Robbinsdale, MNThe loss of lift for undetermined reasons.Nov 8, 2005 · N30NM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06FA015Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Olympia, WAThe pilot's improper positioning of the number 2 Power Flight Control switch and his inability to obtain the proper climb rate to clear a concrete wall barrier. Contributing factors included the checklist not being followed and the limit override switch not…Oct 29, 2005 · N950AL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06MA005Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAugusta 109E · Smethport, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were, night instrument meteorological conditions, pilot workload, and improper air traffic control procedures by the approach controller.Oct 8, 2005 · N7YL · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Harbor Creek, PAThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight inspection.May 15, 2003 · N7YL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position.Nov 8, 2002 · N142CF · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101')
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FAA incident reports · 21

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

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 175

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STCs that may be installed · 63

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.

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0260101')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  WHERE m.match_key = 'A109E' AND m.code NOT IN ('0260101')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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