Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sept 2020 Pilatus Aircraft PC-12/47E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sept 2020 involved a Pilatus Aircraft PC-12/47E, operated by Rivers End Ranch LLC, at Lake Abert, OR.

Takeoff Incident: Left Wing Collides with Parked Truck at Private Dirt Strip

On September 15, 2020, a Pilatus Aircraft PC-12/47E operated by Rivers End Ranch LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Abert, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff roll from a private dirt strip, a pilot's airplane left wing struck a truck parked alongside the runway. The pilot attributed the collision to reduced visibility at dusk. No injuries occurred.

Accident Details

A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from a private dirt strip, the left wing of the airplane was substantially damaged after impacting a truck parked alongside the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that the accident occurred at dusk and that he "just didn't see the truck." He also reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The left wing sustained substantial damage.

Aircraft Information

The airplane involved experienced no mechanical issues according to the pilot. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or engine count were provided in the report.

Contributing factors

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