Incident · 2013-09-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-09-12
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (N617BG)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- FlighTime Business Jets, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- FlighTime Business Jets, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its weight and center-of-gravity limits and led to a loss of pitch control during takeoff, and the operator’s failure to obtain required weight information and to ensure that the flight was properly loaded.
Source: NTSB case CEN13IA563Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | None | 65 | Class 1 (2013-09-04) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.