N853SA (Pilatus Aircraft LTD PC-12/47E) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on May 6, 1975.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2015 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N853SA.

April 30, 1974AccidentHull loss
Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Lack Of Familiarity With Aircraft; Misused Or Failed To Use Flaps; Gust Locks Engaged. Factors: Checklist-Failed To Use; Other
Beech 99 · 6 fatalities
Uncontrolled descent after takeoff following an inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following factors were reported: - Lack of familiarity with aircraft, - Misused or failed to use flaps, - Gust locks engaged, - 10 minutes behind schedule, - Passengers not briefed concerning emergency evacuation procedures, - Trim stab on standby… Full accident record