# FAA incident reports: Pilatus PC-12/45 A list on [Pilatus PC-12/45](https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-12-45.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 65 reports - [Incident 20250801011109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250801011109I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Grand Junction, CO · Aug 1, 2025 · N327SF · Minor damage > On August 1, 2025, PC-12 aircraft operating part 135 and flying aerial observation of fires for the state of Colorado suffered a nose gear collapse incident on landing touchdown at gjt airport. Aircraft had departed around 4:20PM from cjt, flown aerial… - [Incident 20250527006679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250527006679I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Lincoln, NE · May 27, 2025 · N861PP · Minor damage > Aircraft was enroute from vero beach, FL (vrb) to york, NE (jyr). Just prior to approaching york airport, the pilot stated that he heard a loud noise at the front of the aircraft. During approach, the landing gear was lowered and the pilot did not get a nose… - [Accident 20250307001849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250307001849A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Sleetmute, AK · Mar 7, 2025 · N304PT · Minor damage > Aircraft was enroute from scammon bay to anchorage. Aircraft was in cruise at 27000 feet. Pilot heard a loud bang and saw that the pilots windshield was cracked. Pilot began to descend. At 24000 feet the pilots window blew out. Aircraft made an emergency… - [Incident 20250119000089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250119000089I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Detroit, MI · Jan 19, 2025 · N377L · No damage > Aircraft landed in ajn for outbound air ambulance flight. Airport is city owned and operated, non-towered airport. Pilot landed aircraft and encountered snow on runway, taxiways, & ramp area. Airport operations was called to plow runway and path to ramp.… - [Incident 20250112000099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250112000099I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Jacksonville, FL · Jan 12, 2025 · N525AA · Minor damage > Pilot advised that l/h windshield experienced a failure in the "outer layer" of the laminated glass thus causing spider-webbing the entire window, pilot declared emergency and landed safely with no injuries or damage to aircraft other than windshield. - [Incident 20240204001139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240204001139I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Orlando, FL · Feb 4, 2024 · N347KC · No damage > Aircraft was on short final into orl executive airport Orlando runway 25 approximately 1.5 miles away at 600 feet altitude the aircraft experience turbulence, which cause the aircraft battery to become unsured in the aft compartment and fall through aft… - [Incident 20240126000809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240126000809I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Leesburg, VA · Jan 26, 2024 · N714WV · Minor damage > On January 26, 2024, at approximately 1611 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Pilatus PC-12 experienced a nose gear and left main landing gear collapse on landing at Leesburg executive airport (kjyo). According to the pilot, he had all three green… - [Accident 20231214019529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231214019529A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Christoval, TX · Dec 14, 2023 · N188PC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On December 14, 2023, about 1318 central standard time, a Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, [privacy data omitted], was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Christoval, Texas. The pilot, one passenger, and 3 pets were fatally injured. The flight was… - [Incident 20230831011459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230831011459I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Philipsburg, MT · Aug 31, 2023 · N499CB · Minor damage > Aircraft landed at Riddick Field-U05, the aircraft was taxiing/decelerating at approximately 30 knots when a deer ran in front of the aircraft. The aircraft sustained significant damage to the propeller and nothing else. The engine was replaced due to… - [Incident 20230520004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230520004269I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Ogden, UT · May 20, 2023 · N515RP · No damage > [privacy data omitted]Left ogd at approximately 0500 on a positioning flight. At FL23 the PIC received a caution message relating to cabin pressure. He noticed the cabin altitude was cresting 10,000 ft. at this point he decided to don his oxygen mask. He… - [Accident 20230224004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230224004919A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Stagecoach, NV · Feb 24, 2023 · N273SM · Substantial damage · 5 fatal > The flight, operated by[privacy data omitted], departed Reno-Tahoe international airport (rno), Reno, Nevada, to transport a patient to salt lake city international airport (slc), salt lake city, Utah. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at… - [Incident 20230115000879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230115000879I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Jan 15, 2023 · N247N · Minor damage > Aircraft was on an IFR ferry flight returning to pso. Aircraft became VMC at 600 feet above ground level according to the pilot. Landing was normal then aircraft began to drift left on snow covered runway. Pilot was unable to control left drift of aircraft.… - [Incident 20220218002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220218002099I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · San Angelo, TX · Feb 18, 2022 · N541PB · No damage > On February 18, 2022, at approximately 1500, a Pilatus PC12 aircraft bearing registration number N541PB, registered to a private owner, experienced a right hand main landing gear tire failure (blowout) on landing at Mathis Field, sjt, in San Angelo, TX. The… - [Incident 20220202000079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220202000079I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Nashville, TN · Feb 2, 2022 · N589QD · Minor damage > On descent from 16000FT a loud bang was heard the nose gear unsafe light aluminate and rumbling sound was coming from the nose wheel well. The airspeed was reduced to below vlo to extend the landing gear the landing gear was selected down the two main gear… - [Incident 20210916011509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210916011509I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Grand Forks, ND · Sep 16, 2021 · N271SM · Minor damage > Aircraft was repositioning part 91 from fargo, ND (kfar) to home base of Grand Forks, ND (kgfk). While at 2000 feet 10 miles from kgfk they apparently had a bird strike at approximately 0100 hours local. (See photos). The pilot declared an emergency and… - [Incident 20210614007479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210614007479I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Palo Alto, CA · Jun 14, 2021 · N7ZT · Minor damage > N7ZT was taxiing in the non-movement area of the ramp (y, terminal side) and the aircraft's wing clipped a light pole near I e terminal building. The pilot asked to make a 180 and return to the terminal building. Airport ops was on frequency and reached out a… - [Incident 20210406002279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210406002279I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Batesville, AR · Apr 6, 2021 · N895VA · Minor damage > Aircraft was en-route from kcps to kbvx at approximately 2000 AGL on approach. Bird impacted just below pilot window area. Flight controls checked good and continued the landing without further incident. - [Incident 20210103000159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210103000159I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Phoenix, AZ · Jan 3, 2021 · N238VM · Minor damage > On Sunday January 03, 2021, at approximately 2045 MST, a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft N238VM, S/N-238, experienced a propeller strike upon landing at Phoenix sky harbor international airport, in Phoenix, Arizona. While landing on runway 25L, during night, VFR… - [Incident 20201205019429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201205019429I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Broadus, MT · Dec 5, 2020 · N324AC · Minor damage > On December 5, 2020, at 1100 MST, a Pilatus PC-12/45, N324AC, registered to [privacy data omitted], Landed at Broadus Airport, Broadus, Montana, nose wheel first causing nose gear to shear off, while on a positioning flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Incident 20200824010051I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200824010051I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Aug 24, 2020 · N299AM · Minor damage > N299AM, PC12, right winglet contacted parked, unoccupied acft (N3UV - AC50) during taxi to parking-no patient on board, 3 POB/0 inj/unkn dmg, 08/24/2020 at 0430 MST. In discussion with certificate holder and their poi, we all agreed that remedial training… - [Incident 20191224017309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191224017309I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Dec 24, 2019 · N642SF · Minor damage > IFR flight from knw..anc. Pilot declared emergency, reported engine out, and attempted to land at jzz. Forced, wheels-up landing at approximately 5942N15701W. Unknown damage. - [Accident 20190324001959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190324001959A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mar 24, 2019 · N944BT · Minor damage > Aircraft departed fxe on 02/24/2019 enroute to morristown, TN (mor). Pilot started climb to 26,000 feet. At or about 20,000 feet, pilot heard loud noise. The left windshield (captains) shattered and aircraft was losing pressurization. Pilot contacted fxe ATC… - [Incident 20190318001589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190318001589I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Omaha, NE · Mar 18, 2019 · N420DW · No damage > On March 18, 2019 N420DW, Pilatus PC-12/45 s/n 404 operating from millard airport in Omaha Nebraska, began the takeoff roll from runway 12 at approximately 1354 local time. The private pilot rejected the takeoff, and the aircraft came to rest 154 feet beyond… - [Incident 20181128023999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181128023999I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Chamblee, GA · Nov 28, 2018 · N638AV · No damage > Conditions clear and dry, on normal landing on runway 34, pilot applied brakes and left main tire deflated (blew). Pilot maintained control as aircraft entered grass area on side of runway. - [Accident 20181127017732A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181127017732A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Mesa, AZ · Nov 27, 2018 · N552TC · Substantial damage > N976SP(C172) and N552TC(PC12) collided on taxiway y while taxiing. There were no reported injuries and damage was reported as substantial. The ground control controller instructed N976SP to taxi to the ramp via taxiways h and y. N552TC requested taxi for… - [Incident 20181104021479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181104021479I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Jacksonville, FL · Nov 4, 2018 · N728MG · Minor damage > Heard and felt a "pop" from NLG section without NLG handle being touched and a unsafe red light indicated for NLG during final approach. Landing gear handle put into extended position and still red light for NLG, 2 green for mlg's. hand pump extension was… - [Incident 20180312002309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180312002309I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · New Cumberland, PA · Mar 12, 2018 · N554VR · Minor damage > On March 12, 2018 at approximately 2025 EST, PIC taxied aircraft N554VR at cxy making a left turn from taxiway foxtrot to alpha enroute to runway 26. During the turn to taxiway alpha, the aircraft propeller struck a taxiway light damaging the propeller. PIC… - [Incident 20161017021789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161017021789I.md): Pilatus PC12-45 · Centennial, CO · Oct 17, 2016 · N328SF · No damage > N328SF was on arrival into kapa when it encountered severe turbulence. Pilot hit his head on sun visor and had a minor cut. - [Incident 20150827015219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150827015219I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Midland, TX · Aug 27, 2015 · N970NA · Minor damage > On August 27, 2015, at 0806 local time, a 1998 PC-12/45 aircraft bearing registration number N970NA, registered to native air, was taxiing to the hangar after landing in (kmaf) Midland, Texas following a part 135 repositioning flight from (E38) alpine, Texas.… - [Accident 20150512006649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150512006649A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Crowpoint, NM · May 12, 2015 · N811VM · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a company part 91 repositioning flight from kgup to 0E8. The weather was VMC and runway conditions were dry. The pilot stated he departed for 0E8 from gup. ATC cleared him direct to 0E8 from 11OOO feet. During his descent into the airport,… - [Incident 20140814014449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140814014449I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Burlington, NC · Aug 14, 2014 · N373KM · Minor damage > Aircraft was on departure roll when a deer croseed in the path of the plane. Deer was struck by the left main landing gear door. Door was ripped from the mount fittings which ruptured the left main fuel tank in the left main landing gear well. Aircraft taxied… - [Incident 20130731014899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130731014899I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Jul 31, 2013 · N62GA · Minor damage > Pilatus was on final approach when the pilot observed another aircraft take runway for take off. N62GA Pilatus pilot decided to "land short" and "stop quickly" which caused left main tire to blow out. This caused the aircraft to depart the runway to the left… - [Incident 20130706013409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130706013409I.md): Pilatus PC12-45 · Bismarck, ND · Jul 6, 2013 · N811VM · No damage > On approach into Bismarck ND the pilot after selecting flaps to 40 and heard the turbine stop running. Pilot verified loss of power feathered engine and attemped an air start. Engine would not re-light so pilot made decision to glide to runway. Landing was… - [Incident 20130606009059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130606009059I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Albuquerque, NM · Jun 6, 2013 · N970NA · Minor damage > On June 6, 2013, at 22:00 MST, a Pilatus PC-12/45 registered to native American air service inc. and operated by air methods corp. blew out a left main tire on landing and departed the left side of runway 3 at Sunport International Airport, Albuquerque, new… - [Accident 20130116001049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130116001049A.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Burlington, NC · Jan 16, 2013 · N68PK · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot departed buy on an IFR flight plan. During climb-out before being radar identified the pilot apparently lost control of the aircraft and crashed. - [Incident 20130115000589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130115000589I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Hammond, LA · Jan 15, 2013 · N594WA · No damage > Upon touchdown, while decelerating for a left turnoff at the end of runway,when applying reverse thrust and wheel brakes, no deceleration occurred. Pilot opted to exit the runway straight ahead off the end of the runway. - [Incident 20121219026579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121219026579I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Sault Ste. Mari, MI · Dec 19, 2012 · N412CU · Minor damage > During taxi phase to runway 27 Chippewa Co Int'L (ciu) @ 0335 EST left wing tip contacted fence. Taxiway (e) lights ots, no NOTAM. - [Incident 20120704013669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120704013669I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Midland, TX · Jul 4, 2012 · N637PC · No damage > N637PC operating by air methods, inc was cleared to land on runway 16 right. Upon landing rollout the aircraft blew a tire and the airplane veered off the runway. No aircraft damage and no injuries were reported. During the landing a dust storm approached the… - [Incident 20111129028909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111129028909I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Raleigh, NC · Nov 29, 2011 · N230UH · No damage > PIC of N230UH encountered icing conditions and accumulation of ice on prop causing prop vibration. PIC declared an emergency and descended out of icing conditions. - [Incident 20110815017901I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110815017901I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Seattle, WA · Aug 15, 2011 · N932SP · Minor damage > At approximately 11:10AM aug 15, 2011, while taxing into the terminal at Boeing field international, (bfi) aircraft N932SP while making a turn into position, stuck aircraft N8107D tail,(rudder trim) with the left wing of N932SP.pilots were unaware of this and… - [Incident 20110417005979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110417005979I.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Omaha, NE · Apr 17, 2011 · N326PA · No damage > On April 17, 2011, at 1757 CDT, a Pilatus PC-12, N326PA, registered to cc aviation, LLC, piloted by thomas e. goodwater, was involved in an incident at the millard airport (kmle), Omaha, Nebraska. The aircraft landed on runway 12 in VFR conditions. After… - [Incident 20090720011029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090720011029I.md): Pilats PC1245 · Mc Call, ID · Jul 20, 2009 · N172JS · Minor damage > (-23) During taxi, left wing contacted airport vehicle, causing minor damage to outboard left wing. - [Accident 20090705013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090705013199A.md): Pilats PC1245 · Raphine, VA · Jul 5, 2009 · N578DC · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-23) On July 5, 2009 at 1004 eastern daylight time, N578DC, a Pilatus PC12/45 aircraft crashed near Raphine, VA. The pilot told air traffic control that he required radar vectors because he had "lost my panel." Moments later the aircraft descended rapidly… - [Accident 20090322004129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090322004129A.md): Pilats PC1245 · Butte, MT · Mar 22, 2009 · N128CM · Destroyed · 14 fatal > (-23) On March 22,2009, at approximately 1430 mountain daylight time (MDT) a Pilatus PC-12/45, N128CM, registered to eagle cap leasing, inc., enterprise, Oregon, was destroyed after crashing into a catholic cemetary about 1/2 mile west of the Bert Mooney… - [Accident 20090111000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090111000499A.md): Pilats PC1245 · Hayden, CO · Jan 11, 2009 · N604WP · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On January 11, 2009, about 0942 mountain standard time, a Pilatus PC-12 single engine airplane, N604WP, was destroyed on impact with terrian following loss of control while on initial takeoff climb by Hayden, CO. The private pilot and passenger were… - [Accident 20080723842179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080723842179A.md): Pilats PC1245 · Mosby, MO · Jul 23, 2008 · N12DZ · Minor damage > (-23) On July 23, 2008, N12DZ, PC12, was landing on runway 36 at the Midwest National airport (gph) Mosby, Missouri. The aircraft was on final approach nearing approximately 20 feet AGL in a nose high attitude of approximately 20 degrees. At approximately 10… - [Incident 20080501832879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080501832879I.md): Pilats PC1245 · Chino, CA · May 1, 2008 · N554VR · Minor damage > (-23) During landing on rwy 26L, both main tires blew. First officer (in training) who had the controls was able to maintain control and safely stop aircraft. The thrust reversers were not utilized. No damage to wheels. - [Incident 20080108000519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080108000519I.md): Pilats PC1245 · Caldwell, NJ · Jan 8, 2008 · N541PB · Minor damage > (-23) At approximately 2100Z a Pilatus PC-12-45 aircraft N541PB, attempted a take-off from runway 22 at the cdw airport. During the take-off roll approximately 1000 feet down the departure runway, the pilot experienced a flock of 200 birds airborne in front… - [Accident 20080103000109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080103000109A.md): Pilats PC1245 · Oklahoma City, OK · Jan 3, 2008 · N398J · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) A line service employee of atlantic aviation was struck by the propeller after the aircraft was stopped. The pilot said the line service person marshalled him into the parking spot. The pilot said the line service person was clear of the aircraft and so… - [Incident 20071107829019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071107829019I.md): Pilats PC1245 · Aspen, CO · Nov 7, 2007 · N559PB · No damage > (-23) On November 7, 2007, at approximately 20:45 local time, N559PB was departing from the Aspen, Colorado airport following the LINDZ4 departure procedure when the pilot was temporarily blinded by an extremely bright laser beam in the cockpit of the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-12-45/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7090551', '7090051') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-12-45/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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