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.