N65317PILATUS B4-PC112021-05-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PILATUS B4-PC11S/N: 190

Summary

On May 20, 2021, a Pilatus B4-PC11 (N65317) was involved in an accident near Sterling, MA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N65317.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 20, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA266
Location
Sterling, MA
Event ID
20210624103328
Coordinates
42.425917, -71.792861
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PILATUS
Serial Number
190
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
B4-PC11
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
3
FAA Model
B4-PC11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAHONY JOHN
Address
2009 BARRETT RD
City
BALLSTON SPA
State / Zip Code
NY 12020-2816
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA266