On May 7, 2024, a Pilatus PC-12/47, C-FKGE operated by Kudlik Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Rankin Inlet Airport (CYRT), Nunavut, 5 NM E, CA. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
On 7 May 2024, a Pilatus PC-12/47 operated by Kudlik Aviation Inc. lost engine power during descent, prompting a MAYDAY and a gear-up landing on sea ice 5 nm east of Rankin Inlet Airport. No injuries reported.
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.