Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) crash, May 10, 1972
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident on May 10, 1972 near Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 10, 1972
- Aircraft: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
- Location: Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A new Turbo Porter utility aircraft was being test flown at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida before delivery to the Royal Thai Air Force. Shortly after takeoff the engine failed, the aircraft lost height and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.