NONE · Agusta A109E · 2003-05-15 · Harbor Creek, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA110
Event ID
20030710X01051
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-15
Location
Harbor Creek, PA, USA
Coordinates
42.081943, -80.176109
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Agusta
Model
A109E
Registration
N7YL
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The 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.