Accident Details
On May 25, 2011, a Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, registration VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, was conducting an emergency medical services (EMS) flight. The aircraft departed Patna, India, bound for Delhi, India. During the flight, the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India, sustaining substantial damage.
Occupants and Injuries
On board were two pilots, one patient, and four EMS crewmembers. All seven occupants were fatally injured. Additionally, five individuals on the ground sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India, conducted by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The investigation is ongoing, and further information may be obtained from the Deputy Director General, DGCA Complex, Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110 003, India.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft was a Pilatus PC-12/45, a single-engine turboprop, registered in India as VT-ACF. The operator, Air Chartered Services Pvt, was using the aircraft for an emergency medical services mission. The flight originated at Patna and was destined for Delhi.
Ground Impact
The crash occurred near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, a populated area. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and caused fatalities among people on the ground. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact is under investigation by the Indian authorities.