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9 dead in plane crash in South Dakota
abc ^ | 11/30/2019 | Justin Doom

Posted on 11/30/2019 8:29:22 PM PST by 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.

(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...


TOPICS: Travel
KEYWORDS: aviation; ntsb; pilatuspc12; plane; planecrash; southdakota
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To: SkyPilot

IIRC there was a sign, possibly at SAC, that said YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FLY THROUGH THUNDERSTORMS IN PEACETIME.


61 posted on 12/01/2019 9:49:19 AM PST by bravo whiskey (Never bring a liberal gun law to a gun fight.)
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE

he would have to be IFR qualified to fly that plane(insurance).


62 posted on 12/01/2019 11:10:54 AM PST by BillM (.Bill MacLean Canada)
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To: Zuriel

You might be right about overloaded. Max passengers is 10 plus pilot. https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/fly/pc-12


63 posted on 12/01/2019 11:16:37 AM PST by shoff (Vote Democrat it beats thinking!)
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To: shoff

I haven’t bothered to research the max load numbers. I wonder about the fuel quantity levels as weIl. I have since heard that there were a couple of children. Yet still there were 12 on board, and it’s more common to see both men and women that are, say, 50% heavier than they should be. And luggage needs can be over the top as well.

My experience is limited to 60s and 70s, 300 and 400 series Cessna piston pounders (excluding 337). And nevermind the flaps for a moment. Take an airfoil that is on the edge of a stall, then raise the gear. On these smaller planes where the entire main gear is stowed in the wings, once they get about halfway up, for a second or two, the bottom of the airfoil (the fast air side) gets real dirty in that 4’ or so wide area. You can feel the momentary slight loss of speed, and a slight disruption in lift. It is as though the engine lost a little power, even though it sounds the same. (Or course its not as big of a change as dropping the gear.)

If the pilot was executing a turn when it stalled, then that would make it worse of course.


64 posted on 12/01/2019 12:06:50 PM PST by Zuriel (Acts 2:38,39....Do you believe it?)
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To: KC Burke

Sure got a lot of feedback after looking up the aircraft type involved in the crash and making a simple post.


65 posted on 12/01/2019 5:37:11 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
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To: Moonman62

Indeed. 2 days ago 7 were killed in a small plane crash here in Ontario. Family of 5 from Houston and 2 adults from Canada. Weather was suspect in this one too.


66 posted on 12/01/2019 6:22:41 PM PST by xp38
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To: BillM

I agree but I was talking about the pilot for Buddy Holly back in 59.


67 posted on 12/01/2019 8:26:33 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: BenLurkin

Ray’s gone? What sad news.


68 posted on 12/01/2019 8:40:02 PM PST by The Westerner (Protect the most vulnerable: get the government out of medicine, education and our forests)
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To: The Westerner

Having read more on who died, very sad loss for several families.


69 posted on 12/01/2019 8:52:17 PM PST by The Westerner (Protect the most vulnerable: get the government out of medicine, education and our forests)
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To: Deaf Smith

No good deed goes unpunished. LOL.


70 posted on 12/02/2019 6:00:31 AM PST by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: BenLurkin

Update:

The nine people killed in Saturday’s plane crash in South Dakota were all part of the same extended Idaho family.

Jim and Kirk Hansen, the founders of the wellness company Kyani, lost their lives in the crash, according to company president Travis Garza. He said the crash also killed their father, Jim Hansen Sr.; Kirk Hansen’s children, Stockton and Logan; his sons-in-law, Kyle Taylor and Tyson Dennert; and Jim Hansen’s son, Jake, and grandson, Houston.

Three family members survived the crash and were hospitalized.


71 posted on 12/02/2019 6:10:14 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: IFly4Him

“...contaminated on takeoff...”

I was thinking the same thing, was the aircraft deiced, and, if so, how long before takeoff was the aircraft deiced.


72 posted on 12/02/2019 6:54:30 AM PST by ops33 (SMSgt, USAF, Retired)
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To: ops33

The airport manager was quoted in the local paper stating that the airport DID NOT have deicing capability. Most uncontrolled fields that size don’t. You either stick it in a heated hanger or you go down to the local Walmart to buy brooms and a bug sprayer. Only works AFTER the precipitation is over though...


73 posted on 12/03/2019 1:26:25 PM PST by IFly4Him
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To: IFly4Him

weed sprayer actually ;)


74 posted on 12/03/2019 1:27:11 PM PST by IFly4Him
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