MINR · Agusta A109E · 2005-10-29 · Olympia, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06FA015
Event ID
20051103X01776
Type
Accident
Date
2005-10-29
Location
Olympia, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.051944, -122.847221
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Agusta
Model
A109E
Registration
N950AL
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper positioning of the number 2 Power Flight Control switch and his inability to obtain the proper climb rate to clear a concrete wall barrier. Contributing factors included the checklist not being followed and the limit override switch not being activated.