Agusta A109 accident near Santa Maria Coronango, State Of Puebla, Mx, December 24, 2018
On December 24, 2018 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Agusta A109 (helicopter), registered XABON, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Santa Maria Coronango, State Of Puebla. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 5 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- December 24, 2018 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- Santa Maria Coronango, State Of Puebla, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Agusta A109 S · all A109s on the register
- Registration
- XABON · no longer on the register · serial 22174
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTA A109S helicopter that occurred on December 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400, E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx This report is for informational purposes only. 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
- Loss of control in flight during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: NONE Puebla
- Destination: MMEX Mexico City
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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