Pilatus PC12-47E collides with parked aircraft at Long Island MacArthur Airport

Casualties unknown • Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Ronkonkoma, NY (USA), CH

A Pilatus PC12-47E operated by ExcelAire struck a stationary jet while parked at Long Island MacArthur Airport in February 2022.

What happened

On February 2, 2022, at approximately 12:15 UTC, a Pilatus PC12-47E, registered as N357JK, was involved in a ground collision at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in New York. The aircraft, which is operated by ExcelAire, was positioned on the airfield when it impacted a jet aircraft that was parked and stationary at the time. The collision resulted in severe damage to the Pilatus aircraft and substantial damage to the stationary jet.

The investigation

The investigation into the incident was initiated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the notification of the accident. The inquiry focused on the circumstances surrounding the movement of the N357JK and the sequence of events leading to the impact with the parked jet on the airport grounds.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a stationary, parked jet, resulting in severe damage to the Pilatus PC12-47E.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-02-02 PILATUS PC12/47E accident near Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Ronkonkoma, NY (USA), CH?

A Pilatus PC12-47E operated by ExcelAire struck a stationary jet while parked at Long Island MacArthur Airport in February 2022.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-02-02 involved a PILATUS PC12/47E, registration N357JK, at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Ronkonkoma, NY (USA), CH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a stationary, parked jet, resulting in severe damage to the Pilatus PC12-47E.

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