Pilatus PC-12/45 accident near Sea Of Okhotsk, PO, July 8, 2001
On July 8, 2001 at about 1:45 pm local time, a Pilatus PC-12/45, registered N660NR, was destroyed in an accident near Sea Of Okhotsk, PO. It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
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
- July 8, 2001 · about 1:45 pm local time
- Place
- Sea Of Okhotsk, PO · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Pilatus PC-12/45 · all PC-12/45s on the register
- Registration
- N660NR · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Jeflyn Aviation, Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: RJCH Hakodate at 10:10 pm
- Destination: UHMM Magadan
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Sky: overcast at 100 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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