Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft in Colorado
Colorado and the Mountain States are demanding operating environments — high-density-altitude airports (Denver at 5,400 ft, Aspen at 7,800 ft, Leadville at 9,900 ft), challenging weather, and significant terrain. Turbocharged and turbine aircraft are over-represented in the regional used market because they meet the operational demands.
The Pilatus PC-12 has been the cabin-class single-turboprop benchmark for over three decades — single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A or PT6E engine, pressurised 9-10 seat cabin, the unique cargo door, rough-strip capability (gravel, grass, dirt), and class-leading dispatch reliability. Production spans three major generations: the original PC-12 (1994-2007) with Honeywell Bendix/King panel; the PC-12 NG (2008-2018) with Honeywell Apex avionics, refined airframe and improved performance; and the current PC-12 NGX (2019+) with the FADEC PT6E-67XP engine, single-lever power control, and the ACE cockpit. The PC-12 transforms single-engine turboprop economics — a true cabin-class aircraft (9-10 seats, cargo door, rough-strip capable) at single-engine operating cost.
3 used Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for sale in Colorado · 10-seat · Reference price ~$5,200,000 ($3,200,000–$7,600,000) · updated 4 days ago
Pilatus PC-12 Specifications
Model specThe Pilatus PC-12 is a 10-seat single engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 260–290 kt (482–537 km/h), a range of 1,604–1,845 nm (2,971–3,417 km), and a useful load of 3,500–4,000 lbs (1,588–1,814 kg).
Pilatus PC-12 for Sale
Pilatus PC-12 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-12/45 | 1996–2005 | 12 | 261 kts (483 km/h) | 1,604 nm (2,971 km) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | $2.5M – $3.9M | — | 7 |
| PC-12/47 | 2006–2019 | 10 | 280 kts (519 km/h) | 1,845 nm (3,417 km) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | $3.3M – $4.8M | — | 11 |
| PC-12 Ngx | 2020–now | 9 | 290 kts (537 km/h) | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) | 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) | — | — | 2 |
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Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Pilatus PC-12
Buying a Pilatus PC-12 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Pilatus PC-12
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Pilatus PC-12 Inventory by Country
| United States | 39 |
| Switzerland | 9 |
| Australia | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Czechia | 2 |
Pilatus PC-12 by Decade
| 2000s | 3 |
Recently Sold Pilatus PC-12
| 2008 PC-12 NG | $3,695,000 |
| 2017 PC-12 NG | $5,395,000 |
Pilatus PC-12 Safety Record
Across all PC-12 variants, 23 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2001–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
23
Total Events
8
Incidents
0
Serious
12
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2025 | Sleetmute, AK | Incident | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Gustavia, | Incident | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Christoval, TX | Fatal (2) | — |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Stagecoach, NV | Fatal (5) | The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions,… |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Burlington, NC | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in… |
NTSB records 2001–2025. Includes all Pilatus PC-12 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.