1 fatal · Agusta A109C · 2003-01-29 · West Chicago, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03FA060
Event ID
20030204X00160
Type
Accident
Date
2003-01-29
Location
West Chicago, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.872222, -88.254447
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Agusta
Model
A109C
Registration
N109MX
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in the excessive descent rate and impact with terrain. Factors to the accident included the dark night, low ceiling and reduced visibility at the time of the accident.