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
Dec 16, 2005 Tamarindo, CS TI-AZQ Serious (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 04, 2005 Rittman, OH N3434 Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
Jun 16, 2001 Ottawa, IL N30EA Serious (1) minor the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane.
Jun 17, 1988 TAU, AQ N202RH Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 20, 1988 CHARLOTTE, NC N996SA Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 12, 1985 BARTER ISLAND, AK N540N Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1983 HAILEY, ID N361V Serious (7) destroyed Investigation pending
May 16, 1982 HOOPER BAY, AK N103AQ Serious (8) destroyed Investigation pending
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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