Occurrence
On 7 May 2024, a Pilatus PC-12/47 aircraft, operated by Kudlik Aviation Inc., was conducting a flight from Chesterfield Inlet Airport, Nunavut, to Rankin Inlet Airport, Nunavut. On board were 2 crew members and 1 passenger.
As the aircraft began its descent, the engine experienced a loss of power. The flight crew declared a MAYDAY and proceeded to execute a landing on the sea ice with the landing gear in the retracted position. The landing occurred approximately 5 nautical miles east of Rankin Inlet Airport.
Local police and fire department personnel responded to the scene and performed rescue operations. There were no reported injuries among the occupants.