# Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2802606 - Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND - Model: DHC-6 TWIN OTTER - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 16 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 123 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-6-twin-otter Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (26) - [N100AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100AP): [Twin Otter Support Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20OTTER%20SUPPORT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1967, S/N 22 - [N1022S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1022S): [Mec International Trading LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEC%20INTERNATIONAL%20TRADING%20LLC), [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), S/N 79 - [N121PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121PM): [Randigo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDIGO%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1966, S/N 14 - [N125PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125PM): [Mile Hi Skydivers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILE%20HI%20SKYDIVERS%20INC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1967, S/N 89 - [N125SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125SA): [Pm Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PM%20LEASING%20INC), [Perris, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Perris), built 1968, S/N 104 - [N128WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128WJ): [Kavalair LLC Series E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAVALAIR%20LLC%20SERIES%20E), [Marion, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Marion), built 1968, S/N 128 - [N162DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162DE): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1979, S/N 429 - [N166DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166DH): [Randigo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDIGO%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1967, S/N 66 - [N190KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190KM): [Mec International Trading LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEC%20INTERNATIONAL%20TRADING%20LLC), [Mission, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mission), built 1968, S/N 190 - [N194LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194LH): [Airborne Support Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20SUPPORT%20GROUP%20LLC), [Marion, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Marion), S/N 194 - [N202EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202EH): [Jst Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1967, S/N 48 - [N204EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204EH): [Jst Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1967, S/N 61 - [N24HV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24HV): [Vertical Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20AIR%20INC), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), S/N 109 - [N30EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30EA): [Eagle Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Ottawa, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ottawa), built 1968, S/N 191 - [N593UR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N593UR): [Ultimate Resort Vacations Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULTIMATE%20RESORT%20VACATIONS%20INC), [Weston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weston), built 1978, S/N 593 - [N603M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N603M): [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 209, Sale reported - [N607NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N607NA): [Middle Tennessee State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLE%20TENNESSEE%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1966, S/N 4 - [N62LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62LH): [Kavalair LLC Series F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAVALAIR%20LLC%20SERIES%20F), [Marion, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Marion), built 1968, S/N 97 - [N64150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64150): [P M Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P%20M%20LEASING%20INC), [Perris, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Perris), built 1968, S/N 150 - [N70464](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70464): [United States Air Force](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE), [Usaf Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Usaf%20Academy), built 1977, S/N 555 - [N70465](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70465): [United States Air Force](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE), [Usaf Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Usaf%20Academy), built 1977, S/N 554 - [N716NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N716NC): [Freefall Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEFALL%20EXPRESS%20INC), [Gardiner, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Gardiner), built 1968, S/N 110 - [N901BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901BS): [Paraclete Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARACLETE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Raeford, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raeford), built 1968, S/N 160 - [N924MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N924MA): [Para Drop](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARA%20DROP), [Eloy, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Eloy), built 1969, S/N 216 - [N926MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N926MA): [Speed Star Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEED%20STAR%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Lake Elsinore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lake%20Elsinore), built 1968, S/N 133 - [N98VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98VA): [Twin Otter International Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20OTTER%20INTERNATIONAL%20LTD), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1967, S/N 65 ## NTSB investigations (64, newest 50) 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 ERA25LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA222), Jun 8, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (N166DH), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA20CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA021), Oct 11, 2019: De Havilland DHC 6 Twin Otter (N166DH), Cedartown, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: ***This report was modified on June 4, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The departing pilot's failure to see and avoid the arriving airplane as it was… - [NTSB GAA16CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA184), Apr 9, 2016: Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter (N122PM), Fentress, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ERA15LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA124), Feb 9, 2015: Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter (N30EA), Sebastian, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to conduct all of the required items on the Before Starting Engines checklist, which resulted in her failure to detect an open hydraulic circuit breaker and led to insufficient… - [NTSB ERA14CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA419), Aug 23, 2014: Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter (N202EH), Pepperell, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. - [NTSB ERA09LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA344), Jun 13, 2009: Dehavilland DHC-6 Twin (N204EH), Orange, VA, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to perform a low-level maneuver over a populated skydive landing area and his inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA218), Jun 18, 2008: Dehavilland DHC6 (N656WA), Hyannis, MA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the… - [NTSB CHI06FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA210), Jul 29, 2006: de Havilland DHC-6-100 (N203E), Sullivan, MO, substantial damage, 6 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of power in the right engine due to the fracturing of compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to some parachutists'… - [NTSB IAD05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA073), Jun 4, 2005: de Havilland DHC-6 (N3434), Rittman, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB MIA05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA096), Apr 23, 2005: de Havilland DHC-6 (N24HV), Deland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB ANC05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA025), Jan 27, 2005: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N201EH), Toksook Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors associated… - [NTSB ANC02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA079), Jul 13, 2002: de Havilland DHC-6 (N885EA), Toksook Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in damage to the right wing. - [NTSB CHI01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA167), Jun 16, 2001: de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (N30EA), Ottawa, IL, minor damage. Probable cause: the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane. - [NTSB FTW01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA132), May 27, 2001: de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (N125PM), Fentress, TX, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de… - [NTSB ATL99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA067), Apr 5, 1999: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N838MA), Lantana, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB MIA98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA031), Nov 8, 1997: de Havilland DHC-6-6 (N1022S), Elberta, AL, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: a passenger's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. - [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. - [NTSB FTW95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA309), Jul 23, 1995: de Havilland DHC-6 (N926MA), Belen, NM, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PARACHUTIST'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES ON EXITING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PARACHUTIST'S INCAPACITATION DUE TO HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE DOORWAY FLOOR. - [NTSB LAX92MA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92MA183), Apr 22, 1992: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N141PV), Perris, CA, destroyed, 16 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT FEATHERING OF THE WRONG PROPELLER FOLLOWING AN ENGINE POWER LOSS, AND THE FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR TO ASSURE THAT THE PILOT WAS PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE TRAINING IN… - [NTSB LAX91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA052), Dec 9, 1990: de Havilland DHC-6-100 (N121PM), Perris Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB LAX90LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA298), Aug 22, 1990: de Havilland DHC-6 (N203E), California City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE HELICOPTER PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE JUMP AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INABILITY OF THE JUMP AIRCRAFT PILOT TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE… - [NTSB DCA89MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA076), Sep 27, 1989: de Havilland DHC-6-300 (N75GC), Grand Canyon, AZ, destroyed, 10 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER PILOT TECHNIQUES AND CREW COORDINATION DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT, BOUNCE, AND ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. - [NTSB ANC89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA168), Sep 19, 1989: de Havilland DHC-6 (N851TB), Sleepy Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (WATER CONDITION) BY THE PILOT. THE ROUGH WATER CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB ANC89IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA059), Apr 14, 1989: De Havilland DHC-6-100 (N100AP), Barrow, AK, incident, no damage. Probable cause: THE PROPAGATION OF A FATIGUE CRACK FROM MULTIPLE ORIGINS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK MOUNTING QUADRANT. - [NTSB ANC89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA021), Dec 4, 1988: de Havilland DHC-6 (N525EH), Homer, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA067), Jul 20, 1988: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N7267), Chantilly, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY MISUSED THE FLAPS, BY FAILING TO SET THE FLAPS TO THE PROPER SETTING. THE FLAPS WERE SET FULL DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO PITCH UP STEEPLY AFTER LIFTOFF. ADDITIONALLY,… - [NTSB LAX88LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA226), Jun 17, 1988: de Havilland DHC-6-100 (N202RH), Tau, Antarctica, destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA083), Jan 20, 1988: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N996SA), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA290), Aug 4, 1987: de Havilland DHC-6 (N931MA), Palmdale, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA86AA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA028), Jun 18, 1986: de Havilland DHC-6-300 (N76GC), Grand Canyon, AZ, destroyed, 25 fatal - [NTSB ANC86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA025), Feb 7, 1986: de Havilland DHC-6 (N204EH), Mekoryuk, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC86FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA006), Oct 12, 1985: de Havilland DHC-6 (N3257), Homer City, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA151), Apr 3, 1985: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N3434), Grand Rapids, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC85FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA054), Mar 12, 1985: de Havilland DHC-6-300 (N540N), Barter Island, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA307), May 12, 1984: De Havilland DHC 6-300 (N28SP), Tau, Manu'A, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA177), Apr 3, 1983: de Havilland DHC-6 (N927BA), Mckinney, TX, no damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB DCA83AA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA017), Feb 15, 1983: de Havilland DHC-6-300 (N361V), Hailey, ID, destroyed - [NTSB ANC82IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82IA048), Jun 16, 1982: De Havilland DHC-6-100 (N525N), Near Port Heide, AK, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DCA82AA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA022), May 16, 1982: de Havilland DHC-6-200 (N103AQ), Hooper Bay, AK, destroyed - [NTSB FTW80IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80IA003), Oct 4, 1979: Dehailland DHC6 (N926MA), Houston, TX, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DCA79AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA019), Jun 17, 1979: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N383EX), Hyannis, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DCA79AA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA018), May 30, 1979: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N68DE), Rockland, ME, destroyed, 17 fatal - [NTSB ANC79DA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA036), Jan 28, 1979: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N851TB), Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA79AA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA003), Dec 4, 1978: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N25RM), Steamboat Spgs, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC79DFA04|NYC79FFA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA04%7CNYC79FFA04), Dec 2, 1978: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N59AN), Watertown, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC79FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA004), Oct 13, 1978: Dehavnd Can DHC-6 (N4048B), Barrow, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN78FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA020), Jan 18, 1978: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N982FL), Pueblo, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB DCA77AA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA77AA026), Sep 6, 1977: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N563MA), Iliamna, AK, destroyed, 13 fatal - [NTSB ANC77DA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA035), Mar 9, 1977: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N2714R), Emmonak, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA017), Dec 29, 1976: Dehavilland DHC-6 (N66180), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-6-twin-otter/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (189, newest 50) 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 20260528006429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528006429I), May 28, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N64150), Perris, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. During a part 105 parachute event 2 of the jumpers were doing what is known as tracking. At some phase of the jump the 2 individuals collided causing serious… - [Incident 20260528005329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528005329I), May 28, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N128WJ), Eloy, AZ, No damage. On may 28, 2026, a [privacy data omitted], conducted parachute operations from Eloy, AZ. There was one fatality. A skydiver performed a maneuver towards the… - [Incident 20251116018719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251116018719I), Nov 16, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N125PM), Longmont, CO, No damage, 1 fatal. Skydiver deployed parachute at an unknown altitude. The parachute was deployed with a line-over/line twist entanglement. Witness observed the skydiver under a… - [Accident 20250608006759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250608006759A), Jun 8, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N166DH), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. Skydive aircraft loaded 19 skydive passengers for the 4th load of the day. Pilot states that the aircraft had 360 lbs of fuel upon startup. Witnesses and pilot… - [Incident 20250216001239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250216001239I), Feb 16, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N924MA), Eloy, AZ, No damage. On February 16, 2025, a de havilland Canada DHC-6, conducted parachute operations from Eloy, AZ. There was one fatality. The victim's parachute was deployed… - [Incident 20240131000949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240131000949I), Jan 31, 2024: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N128WJ), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. On January 31, 2024, a de havilland Canada DHC-6, conducted parachute operations from Eloy, AZ. There was one fatality, the main parachute tangled upon… - [Incident 20231213018949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231213018949I), Dec 13, 2023: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N926MA), San Luis Obispo, CA, Minor damage. On 12-13-2023, the aircraft was on the 45 degree entry for right traffic at ksbp, after contacting the control tower. Airspeed on the aircraft was… - [Incident 20231016018459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231016018459I), Oct 16, 2023: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N128WJ), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. On 10/16/2023 at 13:56 a parachutist exited the aircraft in Eloy Arizona near Eloy municipale airport. The parachutists parachute fully deployed with out… - [Incident 20221003015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221003015919I), Oct 3, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N24HV), Deland, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. Fatal skydiving incident due to medical emergency causing the skydiver to lose consciousness. - [Incident 20220924017149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220924017149I), Sep 24, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N190KM), Chester, SC, No damage, 1 fatal. Eon-dra message text: Chester, SC (dcm): [privacy data omitted], DHC6, skydiver sustained fatal injuries for unknown reasons. POB: 1, injuries: fatal, damage:… - [Incident 20220731013749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220731013749I), Jul 31, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N125PM), Longmont, CO, No damage, 1 fatal. On July 31, 2022 at approximately 17:55 MDT, a skydiver using a high performance parachute impacted the ground while performing a high-speed manuever know as… - [Incident 20210925022059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210925022059I), Sep 25, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N190KM), Chester, SC, No damage, 1 fatal. Eon-dra message text: Chester, SC (dcm): a skydiver received fatal injuries after leaving N190KN, DHC6. The parachute failed to fully deploy and the skydiver… - [Incident 20200606011099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200606011099I), Jun 6, 2020: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N190KM), Chester, SC, Minor damage, 1 fatal. While on approach under canopy, a skydiver on his first jump of an accelerated free fall course under shot his briefed landing zone by about 1000 feet. This… - [Incident 20191110018479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191110018479I), Nov 10, 2019: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N202EH), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. On November 10 2019 a parachutist jumped over the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport from aircraft N202EH at approximately 0902 hrs., . The parachutist landed under… - [Accident 20191011022052A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191011022052A), Oct 11, 2019: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N166DH), Cedartown, GA, Substantial damage. On Friday October 11, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m. eastern daylight time, a 1967 de havilland, model DHC-6 twin otter with registration N166DH sustained… - [Incident 20190629008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008519I), Jun 29, 2019: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N125PM), Longmont, CO, No damage, 1 fatal. Experienced parachute jumper executed a turn at low altitude from which he was unable to arrest his descent rate prior to landing. He was killed on impact with… - [Incident 20190316001499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190316001499I), Mar 16, 2019: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N64150), Perris, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. On March 16, 2019 a single fatal parachute incident involving a 55 year old male occurred during skydiving at the Perris airport located in Perris CA. The… - [Incident 20181009016799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181009016799I), Oct 9, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N64150), Perris, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. During an 18 person formation parachute event the victim Mr. Peter zimmerli suffered what appeared to be a heart attack after deploying his parachute. This… - [Incident 20180624008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180624008519I), Jun 24, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N926MA), Lake Elsinore, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. The parachute jumper made a good exit from the aircraft and his parachute deployed normally but as he approached the ground he made a hard left turn. Before he… - [Incident 20180615007919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180615007919I), Jun 15, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N30EA), Ottawa, IL, No damage, 1 fatal. The dupage FSDO was notified of parachute incident: on June 15, 2018, reginald hurlbut sustained fatal injuries from a skydiving incident at Skydive Chicago,… - [Incident 20180602007519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180602007519I), Jun 2, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Orange, MA, No damage, 1 fatal. June 4, 2018 at approximately 11:50 am FAA c-roc notified inspector wilson of a fatal parachute incident which occurred on Saturday June 2, 2018, at Orange… - [Incident 20180531006449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180531006449I), May 31, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N190KM), Chester, SC, No damage, 1 fatal. Dpre assessment of incident & iic concurrence: On Sunday may 31, 2018, there was a skydiving fatality that occurred at approximately 1515 EST at the Chester… - [Incident 20180107000509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180107000509I), Jan 7, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N204EH), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. A sport parachutist sustained fatal injuries while skydiving on January 7, 2018 at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport after spiraling into the ground with a… - [Incident 20171113018789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171113018789I), Nov 13, 2017: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N204EH), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. A. kurt a. tracy B. approximately 250 civilian jumps C. none D. reserve parachute Manuf: paraflite incorporated Model: swift plus 145 P/n: 828100.0 S/n R809512… - [Incident 20171028021829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171028021829I), Oct 28, 2017: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N202EH), Pepperell, MA, No damage, 1 fatal. Fatal skydive incident at Pepperell skydive center. Parachutist identified as richard smith, 30 + years experienced skydiver. Working as a contract… - [Incident 20170320006249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170320006249I), Mar 20, 2017: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N30EA), Sebastian, FL, No damage. On March 20 2017 during skydivesebastian sky diving excercise sky diver 1-[privacy data omitted] departed jump aircraft N30EA during skydiving excercise over… - [Incident 20160604008569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160604008569I), Jun 4, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N901BS), Chester, SC, No damage, 1 fatal. At approximately 7:10 pm two wingsuit jumpers exited N901BS from 13,500 feet. During the dive the higher jumper collided with the lower jumper. The higher… - [Accident 20160409007409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160409007409A), Apr 9, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N122PM), Fentress, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot stabalized for landing at 1000' with flaps down and airspeed of 85 knots. During the landing, pilot experienced a crosswind. He was unable to… - [Incident 20160409003849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160409003849I), Apr 9, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N24HV), Deland, FL, No damage. [privacy data omitted] A 14 CFR part 65 certificated airmen with a private pilot endorsement and is a parachute instructor with over 12.000 jumps. [privacy… - [Incident 20160322004779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160322004779I), Mar 22, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N30EA), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage. On 22-MAR-2016, four experienced recreational skydivers with wingsuits departed their jump plane at 14,500?. Two of the skydivers had a mid-air collision… - [Incident 20160301002159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160301002159I), Mar 1, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N202EH), Zephyrhills, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. A. james rodney mann B. 200 military free fall jumps prior to year 2000. Additional 11 civilian free fall jumps in prior week following initial civilian… - [Incident 20160121000489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160121000489I), Jan 21, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N194LH), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. On 1/21/2016 airman perished during skydiving parachute operations when he struck the ground while maneuvering under the main parachute canopy at sky dive… - [Incident 20151011017809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151011017809I), Oct 11, 2015: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N30EA), Ottawa, IL, No damage, 1 fatal. The main parachute did not open properly. The reserve parachute became entangled with the main parachute and did not open. N30EA was the airplane that the… - [Incident 20151008018119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151008018119I), Oct 8, 2015: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N901BS), Raeford, NC, Substantial damage. I was flying the last load of the day and decided to do a low pass across our swoop pond. They have multiple buoys in the pond and my right wing got too low… - [Accident 20150209000891A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150209000891A), Feb 9, 2015: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N30EA), Sebastian, FL, Substantial damage. On 2/9/2015, at approximately 0630, N30EA (piloted by [privacy data omitted]) and N70EA had a head on collision on the ramp of the Sebastian Municipal Airport.… - [Accident 20140823014419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140823014419A), Aug 23, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N202EH), Pepperell, MA, Minor damage. Twin otter, N202EH struck a hawk at 2000 feet while climbing for a jump operation. Hawk hit leading edge of the left wing putting a hole in leading edge and… - [Incident 20140420005959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140420005959I), Apr 20, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N166DH), Sewell., NJ, No damage, 1 fatal. Parachutist, arkady shenker, age 49, departed aircraft N166DH, a Dehavilland DHC-6-100 on his 388 jump at 13,250 feet AGL. Type of parachute used was a SABRE2… - [Incident 20131208023109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131208023109I), Dec 8, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N129PM), Lake Wales, FL, No damage. [privacy data omitted] Was seriously injured in a parachuting incident where his chute became entangled with [privacy data omitted] left foot during canopy… - [Incident 20131203025079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131203025079I), Dec 3, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N924MA), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 2 fatal. While conducting a 200 person freefall formation jump two of the participants collided while under canopy at approximately 300 feet AGL. Both jumpers had… - [Incident 20130525007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130525007789I), May 25, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N923MA), Lake Elsinore, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. During a 16 parachute formation, 2 parachutist were entangled. Subsequently, one of the parachutes was able to cut away and pop his reserve, however the other… - [Incident 20130323004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130323004809I), Mar 23, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N204EH), Zephryhills, FL, No damage, 2 fatal. On March 23, 2013, at approximately 1030 EDT, two icelandic parachutist impacted trees approximately 1 mile southeast of zephyrhills municipal airport,… - [Incident 20121121024769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121121024769I), Nov 21, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Williamstown, NJ, No damage, 1 fatal. At approximately 1434 hours a call was received from a farmer to the monroe township, NJ police department. The farmer found a skydiver in his field. The… - [Incident 20121111023519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121111023519I), Nov 11, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Williamstown, NJ, No damage. At approximately 10:30 am, [privacy data omitted], 54, a licensed skydiver, made a skydive in Williamstown, NJ at skydive Cross Keys. He exited the plane… - [Incident 20121026026409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121026026409I), Oct 26, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N128WJ), Eloy, AZ, No damage. Inspectors from this office conducted an investigation of a sport parachute incident at Eloy municipal airport. On 10-26-2012, mr. ****** rented a harness and… - [Incident 20120930019759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120930019759I), Sep 30, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Williamstown, NJ, No damage. At approximately 12:30PM, a licensed skydiver who holds a uspa c-license with about approximately 255 jumps, made a skydive in Williamstown, NJ at skydive… - [Incident 20120923022369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120923022369I), Sep 23, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N125SA), Perris, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. 1 Fatal when two skydivers collided under canopy over Perris. One skydiver deployed her reserve parachute about 400 feet above ground struck her head in a… - [Incident 20120922021189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120922021189I), Sep 22, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Williamstown, NJ, No damage. At approximately 12:00PM,[privacy data omitted] a licensed skydiver with about 50 jumps, made a skydive in Williamstown, NJ at skydive Cross Keys. The skydiver… - [Incident 20120811018789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120811018789I), Aug 11, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N121PM), Williamstown, NJ, No damage. 1. Name of jumper: [privacy data omitted]2. Experience & training of jumper: 1400 jumps and has a "d" license from the USPA3. Club affiliation: NONE4.… - [Incident 20120303002879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120303002879I), Mar 3, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N122PM), Fentress, TX, No damage, 1 fatal. Contact was made between jumpers during the free fall. One jumper fell to the ground without deploying a parachute and was fatally injured. Main-jumpshack… - [Incident 20120215003309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120215003309I), Feb 15, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER (N924MA), Eloy, AZ, No damage. Skydiver (ke dime) exited the jump bird at approximately 5000 ft AGL for the purposes of practicing a "swooping" landing. (Swooping is a maneuver in which the… All 189: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-6-twin-otter/incidents.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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.