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PILATUS PC12 near Merredin — 2019-04-14

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Date
2019-04-14
Location
Merredin, AU
Aircraft
PILATUS PC12
Registration
VH-OWJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On April 14, 2019, at 0020 local time, a Pilauts PC-12 airplane, VH-OWJ, experienced an uncontrolled pitch down while climbing through 2,600 ft mean sea level near Merredin, Western Australia. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was undamaged. The medical transport flight was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Australia. The pilot regained control of the airplane and returned to Merredin. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident. The NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://www.atsb.gov.au/

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Enroute-climb to cruise

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