Agusta Statement
Somma Lombardo, Italy
August 26th, 2009
AgustaWestland Statement
To: All Customers and Operators of AW139 Helicopter Model
All AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centres for the AW139
Helicopter Model
Subject: AW139 Tailboom Damage Occurrence
Dear Customer,
The purpose of this Letter is to inform You that on August 25th, 2009 an AW139
aircraft had an occurrence resulting in major damage to the aircraft tail boom while ground
taxiing.
There were no injuries to the crew or passengers.
AgustaWestland has immediately dispatched a technical team to inspect the aircraft and
assist the event investigation.
No similar occurrence has taken place with any other AW139.
AgustaWestland has been notified by the Customer that the rest of its fleet is continuing
operations.
AgustaWestland wish to remind You the importance of strictly applying the inspection
procedures for the tail boom area prescribed in the applicable AW139 Maintenance
publication.
AgustaWestland will keep all AW139 Customers and Operators informed of any follow‐on
information that may emerge.
Sincerely Yours,
Marco Sala
AgustaWestland
Vice President
Customer Support & Services ‐ Italy