Pilatus PC-12 crash, May 1, 2018, Ubatuba
Pilatus PC-12 accident on May 1, 2018 near Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: CENIPA: Propeller pitch control failure; the pilot's...
- Date: May 1, 2018
- Aircraft: Pilatus PC-12
- Location: Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: CENIPA: Propeller pitch control failure; the pilot's training, flight decision and maintenance oversight contributed.
A privately operated Pilatus PC 12 with eight passengers lost propeller control during descent to Campo de Marte and diverted to Ubatuba. After touchdown on the 940 metre runway the crew attempted to lose speed, the aircraft left the runway and struck trees in a swampy area, losing both wings and the empennage. Four occupants were injured and six passengers were unhurt; CENIPA cited propeller control failure with training, judgement and maintenance factors.