PILATUS PC-12

Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, May 25, 2011

Event Information

DateMay 25, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationFaridabad Parvatiya Colony
CountryIN
Coordinates28.35000, 77.28333
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN11RA687
Event ID20111020X72443

Aircraft

MakePILATUS
ModelPC-12
Registration #VT-ACF
OperatorAir Chartered Services Pvt
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal7
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured7

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 25, 2011, an Indian registered Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India. The two pilots, one patient, and four EMS crewmembers were fatally injured. Five people sustained fatal injuries on the ground. The EMS flight originated from Patna, India, and was destined for Delhi, India.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Deputy Director General
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
DGCA Complex
Opposite Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi - 110 003
India

Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73
Fax No.: +91-011-24616715

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.

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