Pilatus Aircraft PC-12/47E
Lake Abert, OR — September 15, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20LA324 |
| Event ID | 20200930102061 |
| Location | Lake Abert, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.66111, -120.22972 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Pilatus Aircraft |
| Model | PC-12/47E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from a private dirt strip, the left wing was substantially damaged when it impacted a truck parked alongside of the runway. The pilot reported that it was dusk and he “just didn’t see the truck.” The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.