PK-VVQPILATUS PC6 - B2H42012-04-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PILATUS PC6 - B2H4S/N: 965

Summary

On April 25, 2012, a Pilatus PC6 - B2H4 (PK-VVQ) was involved in an accident near Muaritan, ID. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On April 25, 2012, at 09:29 UTC time, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, PK-VVQ, operated by Susi Air, impacted terrain near Muaritan after the pilot reported a fuel system problem.The accident is being investigated by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the NTSC's investigation as the state of design of certain fuel system components.

All inquiries should be directed to:

National Transportation Safety Committee Ministry of Transportation Building 3rd Floor Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.5 Jakarta, Indonesia +62 21 3517606 www.dephub.go.id/knkt

This accident is documented in NTSB report ENG12WA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PK-VVQ.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
NTSB Number
ENG12WA037
Location
Muaritan, Indonesia
Event ID
20130104X75253
Coordinates
0.417222, 116.033889
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PILATUS
Serial Number
965
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PC6 - B2H4PC6P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On April 25, 2012, at 09:29 UTC time, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, PK-VVQ, operated by Susi Air, impacted terrain near Muaritan after the pilot reported a fuel system problem.The accident is being investigated by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the NTSC's investigation as the state of design of certain fuel system components.

All inquiries should be directed to:

National Transportation Safety Committee

Ministry of Transportation Building 3rd Floor

Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.5

Jakarta, Indonesia

+62 21 3517606

www.dephub.go.id/knkt

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG12WA037