Accident Details
On November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II helicopter, registration N109W, was destroyed when it struck terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. The flight had departed Lugano Airport (LSZA) in Lugano, Switzerland, at 1312.
Injuries and Damage
The helicopter was destroyed in the accident. One passenger, an Italian national, sustained fatal injuries. The pilot, an Italian certificated pilot, and a Swiss passenger were seriously injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was an Augusta A109 A II, model A109, registered as N109W. Further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or equipment are not specified in the available source.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ANSV at Via A. Benigni, 53-00156, telephone +39 06 82 078 229, fax +39 06 8273672. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Italy.