Accident · 2022-02-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-02-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (N357JK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Excelaire LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ExcelAire, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly position the power control lever before starting the engine as required per the checklist. Contributing to the accident were the ice on the ramp and the pilot’s failure to secure the engine using the condition lever.
Source: NTSB case ERA22LA115Flight 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 / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 52 | Class 1 (2021-06-01) | 4,075 total · 111 in this make/model · 2,268 as PIC · 107 last 90 days |
| Pilot-rated passenger | Private | None | 46 | Class 2 | 959 total · 252 in this make/model · 707 as PIC · 66 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.