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231 One Mistake Too Many: Fatal Pilatus PC-12 Crash + GA News

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Summary 231 Max talks about the crash of a Pilatus PC-12 that occurred on takeoff in ½ mile visibility in snow in SD. The aircraft, which has 10 seats, was carrying 12 people on a hunting trip. It was overweight and operating outside its C.G. limits. The pilot spent three hours removing snow and ice, but couldn't reach the tail. A simulation showed the plane could have flown except for one additional mistake.

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