Agusta A109 accident near Jiquipilco, Mx, July 28, 2012
On July 28, 2012 at about 10:30 pm local time, a Agusta A109 (helicopter), registered XAUQH, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Jiquipilco. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 3 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 28, 2012 · about 10:30 pm local time
- Place
- Jiquipilco, Mexico
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Agusta A109 S · all A109s on the register
- Registration
- XAUQH · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AgustaWestland 109SP helicopter that occurred on July 28, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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