3 fatal · Agusta A109A II · 1995-09-11 · WINSLOW, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA95FA214
Event ID
20001207X04591
Type
Accident
Date
1995-09-11
Location
WINSLOW, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.639442, -122.530853
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Agusta
Model
A109A II
Registration
N1WC
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
Unk
Probable cause
the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual cues for visual perception of altitude.