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September 22, 2009 · Agusta A109 K2 · N129AL

Page, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Page, AZ
Aircraft
Agusta A109 K2
Tail Number
N129AL
Operator
Omniflight Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA462

The pilot reported that at 70 miles from his destination he determined that he would be landing closer to minimum fuel than he had planned. He continued to the destination and passed over one airport because it did not have any services. At 35 miles from the destination, the low fuel caution-warning for fuel tank 2 illuminated, followed by a low fuel caution-warning for fuel tank 1. The pilot thought that he would still land with some reserve and continued to fly to his destination airport. Approximately 1 mile from the destination airport the helicopter experienced a dual engine flame-out. The pilot autorotated to a sports field where the helicopter landed hard, sustaining damage to the main rotor blades, tail rotor, tail boom, and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that the helicopter and engines had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 2009, at 1600 Pacific daylight time, an Agusta A109, N129AL, landed hard in a athletic field 1 mile from the Page Municipal Airport, Page, Arizona. Omniflight Helicopters operated the helicopter under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, as a positioning flight. The commercial pilot was not injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan had been filed. The helicopter departed Mesa, Arizona, at 1414. The pilot reported that at 70 miles from his destination he determined that he would be landing closer to minimum fuel than he had planned. He continued to the destination and passed the Tuba City Airport because it did not have any services. At 35 miles from the destination, the low fuel caution-warning for fuel tank 2 illuminated, followed by a low fuel caution-warning for fuel tank 1. The pilot continued to fly to his destination, and thought he would still land with some reserve. Approximately 1 mile from the destination airport the helicopter experienced a dual engine flame-out. The pilot autorotated to a sports field where the helicopter landed hard, sustaining damage to the main rotor blades, tail rotor, tail boom, and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that the helicopter and engines had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportPage Municipal Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAgusta A109 K2
Tail NumberN129AL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOmniflight Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ARRIEL1 · Turboshaft · 738
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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