# NTSB Accident CHI03FA060
> **Agusta A109C** · 2003-01-29 · West Chicago, IL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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