No fatalities

2017-03-08: Pilatus PC-12 (N8TS) — Tomcat Air — Cat Cay, Bahamas

Cat Cay, BahamasLanding (descent or approach)

On March 8, 2017, a Pilatus PC-12 (registration N8TS) operated by Tomcat Air was involved in an aviation accident near Cat Cay, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781191969Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on short final experienced an unexpected accelerated sink rate. The pilot increased pitch, but the landing gear contacted a seawall. The aircraft continued to stop 600 feet down the runway; no injuries, substantial damage.

Incident Overview

During an approach to land at Cat Cay (MYCC), the pilot encountered an unexpected accelerated sink rate on short final. In response, the pilot increased the pitch of the aircraft. As the aircraft passed over the threshold, a slight impact was felt, indicating contact between the landing gear and a seawall. The pilot maintained control and flew the aircraft until it came to a stop approximately 600 feet down the runway. There were no injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Sequence of Events

The pilot reported that the approach was normal until short final, when an accelerated sink rate developed. To counteract this, the pilot increased the pitch. Despite this adjustment, the landing gear struck the seawall. The aircraft continued to roll out and stopped about 600 feet from the runway threshold. The pilot's actions during the landing rollout were not further detailed.

Damage and Occupants

The aircraft received substantial damage, as assessed after the event. No injuries were reported among any occupants. The specific extent of damage to the aircraft was not described.

Operational Context

The incident occurred at Cat Cay airport (MYCC). No information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, time of day, weather conditions, or involvement of air traffic control.

Outcome

The aircraft was stopped safely on the runway without further incident. No emergency services were noted as necessary. The accident remains a matter of record without additional analysis from the source.