Pilatus PC-12/45 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 2001 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |