9 dead in plane crash in South Dakota

abc ^ | 11/30/2019 | Justin Doom

[BenLurkin]

The plane [Pilatus PC-12]had embarked shortly before noon from Chamberlain, South Dakota, and crashed about a mile southwest of there, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The cause of the crash has yet to be determined. Maule Rossow said at the time of the crash weather conditions included "strong winds and snow."

FAA investigators are traveling to the site, and the National Transportation Safety Board has been notified. The NTSB will manage the investigation.

[dp0622]

I turned pale just riding in a Cessna to see the Grand Canyon in what I guess were normal wind conditions.

Some private tour.

A person I went with who has a VERY irrational fear of being in a car going anywhere was FINE with the ride.

Go figure.

[Telepathic Intruder]

That occurred to me as well. Impatience I mean. There is a natural impulse once off the runway to immediately go up and gain speed. The two don’t mix.

[oldenuff35]

It was a bad decision on the pilots part. If it was a small airport the pilot didn’t need permission. He just made a very bad call.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[Signalman]

Reminds me of “The Day The Music Died”.

Buddy Holley, The Big Hopper, Richie Valens.

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

[Signalman]

The Big Bopper.

[piasa]

You’d think ‘single engine’ would make it clear enough.

[Don W]

Only an aviation fan or mechanical worker is likely to recognize that.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Im sure he meant 5 bladed prop set up.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Yep

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

I dont think the pilot was instrument qualified and the conditions were crap.

[tomatomaster]

I lived in Chamberlain and Fort Thompson for most of the 90’s. Worked at Mid Dakota Hospital. Knew the community well. My heart aches. Prayers to all affected.

[Vendome]

Yeah, I mean I’ve flown plenty on plenty of jets and turbo props but, never heard of a “Five Prop” plane.

I would have wondered what plane has four props on the wings and one on the nose, which would seem weird as the only other planes I’ve flown on have are two prop turbos...

[Vendome]

Reminds me of the scene in “Con Air”.

Lynard Skinner “Irony”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ygaj8eSls&feature=emb_logo

A bunch of idiots dancing to a song made famous by a band that died in a plane crash...

[Does so]

The Pilatus is a very competent design, and excellent for low speed operation. RIP.

[VTenigma]

No instrument rating in that weather, and no commercial rating? I doubt it but if true they were all on a suicide mission. Also Pilatus is a turboprop, I don’t think there are many tuboprop rated pilots without an instrument ticket. Gethereitis gets my vote.

[hoosierham]

My observation is a majority of such crashes occur in bad weather.
Definitely pilot error.Error in trying to fly in those conditions. Probably a little too much pilot ego

Sometimes the pilot truly is at fault.

[SkyPilot]

Probably a little too much pilot ego

While there are some pilots with big egos, even those have a very healthy appreciation for the power of God's weather. All it takes is some experience with it, and you learn pretty quick that bad weather is not something to take lightly. It will scare the hell out of you, and give you nightmares later on.

I don't know if this aircraft was a charter for hire, or if the aircraft was privately owned and the passengers were friends and family.

I know of zero pilots who relish flying in white out, blizzard conditions because it assuages their ego.

Every commercial pilot has to engage bad weather - it's part of the job. You can't avoid it. The weather is not always calm and sunny. In fact, most time it isn't.

The times I had to push when I didn't want to were frequent - and they were driven by outside factor beyond my control.

But I highly suspect that the NTSB will rule that pilot error and weather were the prime causes of this crash.

[csvset]

Pilatus PC-12

Strong wind and snow

Uh, no thanks, I’ll wait

[nuconvert]

“The Big Hopper”

Lol. Is that what you call the Easter bunny?