# N716NC: 1968 Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-6-twin-otter) (registry code 2802606, 16 seats) - Engine: [U/A Canada PT6 SER 578HP](https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6-ser-578hp) (registry code 61501) - Serial number: 110 - Year built: 1968 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 20, 1968 - Certificate issued: June 22, 1990 - Expires: August 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A99386 - Registered owner: [Freefall Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEFALL%20EXPRESS%20INC) - Location: [Gardiner, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Gardiner) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 41.6863° N, 74.1923° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 12525, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=716NC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N716NC From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER) None in force. ### Matched by engine (U/A Canada PT6 SER 578HP) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MIA96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA135), Apr 27, 1996: de Havilland DHC-6 (N716NC), Raeford, NC, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the passenger to follow the instructions of ground personnel as she exited the aircraft. ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20111112027379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111112027379I), Nov 12, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N716NC), Lake Wales, FL, No damage. Witness stated that the skydiver initiated a hook turn -too low- to final, and inpacted the ground. The skydiver was airlifted to the lakeland regional… - [Incident 20080104013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080104013519I), Jan 4, 2008: Dhav DHC6300 (N716NC), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On January 4, 2008, at approximately 1030 EDT, parachutist [privacy data omitted] was fatally injured during a routine free fall jump from N716NC, DHC-6,… - [Incident 20010308004909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010308004909I), Mar 8, 2001: Dhav DHC6300 (N716NC), Zephyrhills, FL, Minor damage. (-23) While making an approach into Zephyrhills airport pilot collided with runway marking sign located 500 feet south and 300 feet south of runway 36. Pilot… - [Incident 19990110039219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990110039219I), Jan 10, 1999: Dhav DHC6200 (N716NC), Zephyrhills, FL, 1 fatal. (.23) After viewing the video tape from a camera attached to Mr. Jack larrison's helmet, I agree with the attached statement made by Mr. David tk hayes.… - [Accident 19960427009109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960427009109A), Apr 27, 1996: Dhav DHC6 (N716NC), Raeford, NC, 1 fatal. Passenger instructed to depart towards tail of idling jumper aircraft. Instead walked forward into idling prop. - [Incident 19920410019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920410019319I), Apr 10, 1992: Dhav DHC6TWNOTTER (N716NC), Deland, FL, 1 fatal. Jumpers canopy wrapped around another jumper on final. Too low to untangle. Jumpers hit hangar roof. - [Incident 19910903052389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910903052389I), Sep 3, 1991: Dhav DHC6TWNOTTER (N716NC), Fort Wayne, IN, Minor damage. Engines started. As power increased aircraft rolled into a van. Appears improper parking procedures used. - [Incident 19910831044819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910831044819I), Aug 31, 1991: Dhav DHC6TWNOTTER (N716NC), Fort Dodge, IA, 1 fatal. While maneuvering for position in free fall collided with another jumper. No attempt to deploy chute. - [Incident 19851203065679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851203065679I), Dec 3, 1985: Dhav DHC6TWNOTTER (N716NC), New Haven, CT. Returned with engine shutdown after loss of RPM. Beta system switch had malfunctioned and was replaced. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-6-twin-otter/aircraft.md - The U/A Canada PT6 SER 578HP engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6-ser-578hp.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.