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Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop Crashes on Approach to San Angelo, Texas
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The pilot and passenger were killed in the accident
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According to ADS-B Exchange, the last ADS-B data from the PC-12 showed it at 2,800 feet with a groundspeed of 259 knots and rate of descent of 5,506 fpm.
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The pilot and a passenger were killed when a Pilatus PC-12—N188PC—crashed just after noon on Thursday, while approaching San Angelo Regional Airport (KSJT) in Texas after departing from Craig Airport (KCRG) in Jacksonville, Florida. 

According to ADS-B Exchange, the last ADS-B data from the PC-12 showed it at 2,800 feet with a groundspeed of 259 knots and rate of descent of 5,506 fpm. The turboprop was on the Runway 36 RNAV GPS approach to KSJT, according to the Flight Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Network, which cited local news reports. The NTSB sent a message on X that it is investigating the accident.

Weather at KSJT near the approach time was 10 miles visibility and 1,300 feet overcast. 

The FAA registry shows the PC-12 registered to Timeless USA LLC.

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