National Transportation Safety Board Aircraft Accident Report: Loss of Control While Maneuvering Pilatus PC-12/45, N128CM, in Butte, Montana, on March 22, 2009

摘要

This accident report discusses the March 22, 2009, accident in which a Pilatus PC-12/45, N128CM, was diverting to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM), Butte, Montana, when it crashed about 2,100 feet west of runway 33 at BTM. The safety issues discussed in the report address fuel system limitations, requirements for fuel filler placards, and guidance on fuel system icing prevention. Safety recommendations concerning these issues are addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency. Previous safety recommendations concerning crash protection for airplane occupants and flight recorder systems were addressed to the FAA.