De Havilland DHC-6 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

66

All Events

32

Incidents

5

Minor

8

Serious

20

Fatal (116 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 09, 2025 Whitmore, AZ N189GC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 2006 Puerto Jimenez, CS TI-BAF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 05, 1999 LANTANA, FL N838MA Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-…

The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-flight decision to attempt a single engine go-around with full wing flaps extended.

Apr 13, 1997 HILO, HI N242CA Minor destroyed
the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go s…

the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way.

Dec 09, 1990 PERRIS VALLEY, CA N121PM Minor substantial
A LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF A COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE LEADING TO FURTHER COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE; A WORN POWER TUR…

A LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF A COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE LEADING TO FURTHER COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE; A WORN POWER TURBINE GOVERNOR THROTTLE CAM ASSEMBLY WHICH LED TO LOSS OF POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINE; AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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