Accident: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12
Jan 6, 2016 · Savannah, GA
NTSB numberERA16LA082Event id20160106X32926
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The pilots’ failure to follow proper procedures in response to a crew alerting system warning for high engine torque values, which necessitated an off-runway emergency landing during which the airplane sustained substantial damage due to postimpact fire. Contributing to the accident was the erroneous engine torque indication for reasons that could not be determined.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12
- Registration
- N978AF
- Year built
- 2008
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Initial climb Flight instrument malf/fail
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Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)0 nm (0 km) south-east
- Hunter Army Air Field (SVN)8 nm (14 km) south
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