General Information
On 3 October 2021, a Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft, registered as YR-PDV, was involved in an accident in Milan, Italy. The Italian National Agency for Flight Safety (ANSV) conducted a safety investigation in accordance with EU Regulation No. 996/2010 and Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention.
Investigation Process
The investigation involved the collection and analysis of data, including flight recorder information, meteorological conditions, communications, and examination of the wreckage. The report is structured into four chapters: Information on Facts, Analysis, Conclusions, and Safety Recommendations.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Pilatus PC-12/47E, a single-engine turboprop. The crew consisted of a pilot-in-command and a second crew member. The report notes that the aircraft sustained damage and there was a fire, as indicated by sections on damage and fire in the report.
Findings
The investigation examined factors such as the history of the flight, injuries, damage to the aircraft and other property, personnel information, aircraft information including general and specific details, meteorological information, navigation aids, communications, airport information, flight recorders, wreckage and impact site, medical and pathological information, fire, survival aspects, and organizational/management information.
Analysis and Conclusions
Chapter II contains the analysis of the gathered evidence. Chapter III presents the conclusions, including evidence and causes. The report concludes with safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences.
Safety Recommendations
The ANSV issued six safety recommendations (ANSV-1/803-21/1/A/24 through ANSV-6/803-21/6/A/24), which are detailed in Chapter IV of the report.