What happened
On 17 February 2024, at approximately 09:30 UTC, a Pilatus PC-12, registered as OO-PCN, was performing a commercial flight from Charleroi Airport to Courchevel Airport in France. During the landing phase under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the aircraft experienced a hard touchdown prior to reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused the left main landing gear to detach from the airframe, which subsequently led to a lateral excursion from the runway.
The investigation
The investigation into the incident was initiated by the French Bureau d'Encroêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (BEA). The aircraft, operated by the European Aircraft Private Club (EAPC), sustained serious damage as a result of the landing impact and the subsequent excursion. No injuries to the two occupants were reported, and there were no third-party involvements or ground damage recorded during the event.