Pilatus PC-12 accident near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, In, May 25, 2011
On May 25, 2011, a Pilatus PC-12, registered VTACF, was substantially damaged in an accident near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 7 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 25, 2011
- Place
- Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 7 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Pilatus PC-12 45 · all PC-12s on the register
- Registration
- VTACF · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 25, 2011, an Indian registered Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India. The two pilots, one patient, and four EMS crewmembers were fatally injured. Five people sustained fatal injuries on the ground. The EMS flight originated from Patna, India, and was destined for Delhi, India. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Deputy Director General Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA Complex Opposite Safdarjung Airport New Delhi - 110 003 India Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73 Fax No.: +91-011-24616715
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Air Chartered Services Pvt
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 6 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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