Multi-Mission Aircraft Experiences Mechanical Issue at Grand Junction Regional Airport

 

Grand Junction, CO – At approximately 6:45 p.m. on August 1, 2025, one of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control’s (DFPC’s) Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA), a Pilatus PC-12 operating as Wildland 27 (N327SF), experienced a mechanical issue with its nose landing gear prior to landing at Grand Junction Regional Airport. The aircraft was returning from a detection mission on the western slope of Colorado.

 

The flight crew, upon discovering an issue with the nose gear, followed standard operating procedures and declared an emergency as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed without the nose gear locking into place, but our highly-trained flight crew successfully executed a controlled landing, bringing the aircraft to a stop on the runway. All personnel on board are safe, and there were no injuries reported.

 

An investigation into the incident will be conducted following standard FAA and NTSB protocols. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

 

DFPC would like to thank local emergency responders and airport personnel for their quick response and support to our DFPC and contract flight crew members.

 

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