2009-06-09: Crash After Encounter with Instrument Meteorological Conditions During Takeoff from Remote Landing Site New Mexico State Police Agusta S.p.A. A-109E, N606SP (N606SP) — United States
On June 9, 2009, a Crash After Encounter with Instrument Meteorological Conditions During Takeoff from Remote Landing Site New Mexico State Police Agusta S.p.A. A-109E, N606SP (registration N606SP) was involved in an aviation accident near United States. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff from a remote landing site. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.
An Agusta A-109E operated by the New Mexico State Police crashed during takeoff near a remote landing site in June 2009.
What happened
On June 9, 2009, an Agusta A-109E helicopter, registered as N606SP, was involved in a fatal accident in the United States. The aircraft, which was operated by the New Mexico State Police, was attempting to depart from a remote landing site. During the takeoff phase, the helicopter encountered instrument meteorological conditions. The subsequent crash resulted in 2 fatalities.
Investigation
An investigation conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examined the circumstances surrounding the crash. The inquiry focused on the aircraft's encounter with weather conditions during its departure from the remote location.
Probable cause
The aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff from a remote landing site.