Pilatus Pc Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 53 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.

53

All Events

22

Incidents

5

Minor

4

Serious

19

Fatal (85 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 24, 2025 Lago Sul, OF PS-ECB Incident Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2025 Kitakyushu, OF T7-12DW Incident Investigation pending
Mar 08, 2025 Sleetmute, AK N304PT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 21, 2025 Maripasoula, OF HB-FDU Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 03, 2024 Geneva, OF 9H-EHA Incident Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2024 Thunder Bay, CA C-GFKA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 2024 Gustavia, BL N668TW Incident minor Investigation pending
Dec 14, 2023 Christoval, TX N188PC Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 25, 2023 Stagecoach, NV N273SM Fatal (5) substantial
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-fligh…

The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the disengagement of the autopilot for undetermined reasons, as well as the operator’s insufficient flight risk assessment process and lack of organizational oversight.

Jun 22, 2022 Papua, ID PK-BVM Serious (5) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2021 San Donato, OF YR-PDV Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 21, 2021 Maturin, VE YV-1912 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2020 Pacific Ocean, PO N400PW Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 30, 2020 Nice, FR LX-JFD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 23, 2020 Mesquite, TX N477SS Serious (1) substantial The loss of engine power due to a mis-rigged beta control cable (propeller reversing cable), which resulted in a loss of thrust inflight.
Nov 30, 2019 Chamberlain, SD N56KJ Fatal (9) destroyed
The pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…

The pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in reduced static longitudinal stability and his decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions.

Apr 14, 2019 Merredin, AS VH-OWJ Incident Investigation pending
Mar 24, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL N944BT Incident substantial Improper maintenance of the windshield, which resulted in delamination and in-flight depressurization.
Jan 27, 2016 Lawrenceville, GA N338PC Incident substantial An unintentional collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff roll in night visual conditions.
Jul 08, 2015 Belgrade, MT N220CL Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of pitch control during an instructional maneuver, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.
May 13, 2015 Crownpoint, NM N811VM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jan 16, 2013 Burlington, NC N68PK Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument flight rules…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument flight rules conditions.

Aug 24, 2012 Solemont (Doubs), FR HB-FPZ Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2012 Muaritan, ID PK-VVQ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 2011 Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, IN VT-ACF Fatal (7) substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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