# NTSB Accident NYC03LA110
> **Agusta A109E** · 2003-05-15 · Harbor Creek, PA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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