Pilatus Pc Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 53 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oct 03, 2021 | San Donato, OF | YR-PDV | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Feb 08, 2011 | Plettenberg, SF | ZS-GAA | Fatal (9) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2009 | Weert, NL | PH-RUL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 2009 | Raphine, VA | N578DC | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 22, 2009 | Butte, MT | N128CM | Fatal (14) | substantial |
(1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his fail…(1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his failure to take appropriate remedial actions after a low fuel pressure state (resulting from icing within the fuel system) and a lateral fuel imbalance developed, including diverting to a suitable airport before the fuel imbalance became extreme; and (3) a loss of control while the pilot was maneuvering the left wing-heavy airplane near the approach end of the runway. |
| Sep 30, 2008 | Santa Fe, NM | N606SL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's incapacitation due to fatigue resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jan 03, 2008 | Oklahoma City, OK | N398J | Fatal | — | The line technician's failure to remain clear of the propeller. A factor was the night lighting conditions. |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Big Timber, MT | N768H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 16, 2005 | Brasilito, CS | N908PL | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 2005 | Bellefonte, PA | N770G | Fatal (6) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an instrument final approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent sta…The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an instrument final approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall/spin, the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives, and clouds. |
| Sep 14, 2002 | Westphalia, MO | N451ES | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation while turning in a cruise climb in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airc…The pilot's spatial disorientation while turning in a cruise climb in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and his failure to recover from a resultant tight descending spiral. |
| Jan 14, 2000 | BROOMFIELD, CO | HBHOO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of aircraft control while performing low level aerobatics at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery. |