Topic: Pilatus Pc 12

2 chapters across the catalog

Ketchup is Hard to Make
Episode 85 • • 33:46 - 36:17

85: Ketchup is Hard to Make

Pilatus PC-12 Crash, Montana Cemetery Incident

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft carrying 14 passengers crashed into the Holy Cross Cemetery in Butte, Montana, directly hitting a memorial known as the "Tomb of the Unborn." The hosts note the irony that two daughters of Irving Budd Felkamp, an owner of several abortion clinics, were among the victims of the crash.

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One Too Many Clips
Episode 83 • • 1:06:33 - 1:09:13

83: One Too Many Clips

Montana Pilatus PC-12 Crash, Weight and Balance Issues

A Pilatus PC-12 carrying 17 people crashed in Montana, exceeding the aircraft's maximum passenger capacity of 12. The hosts discuss the technical dangers of overloading single-engine aircraft, which can lead to snap stalls if the center of gravity is compromised. They emphasize the critical importance of weight and balance protocols in small-plane aviation.

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