Dehavilland DHC-6-300
59 Dehavilland DHC-6-300 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1985. Most are registered in NV, FL and WA.
- Registered today
- 59
- Years built
- 1969–1985
- Seats
- 22
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 16
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 12
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Dehavilland DHC-6-300 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 11, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · San Celmente, CAN344CS
- Aug 9, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Whitmore, AZN189GC
- May 6, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Boulder City, NVN142SA
- Nov 15, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Boulder City, NVN241SA
- Mar 6, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Boulder City, NVN72GC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995114 reports on Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- skin7
- engine5
- mount5
- adapter4
- lift detector4
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 3 | |
| 1974 | 6 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 4 | |
| 1977 | 6 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 5 | |
| 1981 | 3 | |
| 1982 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 16 NTSB events since 1982 involve Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 114 service difficulty reports on Dehavilland DHC-6-300 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
DHC-6-300 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N141Z | 1984 | Boise, ID | May 31, 1984 |
| N142SA | 1969 | Kirkland, WA | May 7, 2007 |
| N143SA | 1978 | Las Vegas, NV | Apr 25, 1985 |
| N143Z | 1974 | Boise, ID | Sep 14, 1992 |
| N148SA | — | Kirkland, WA | May 3, 2007 |
| N167WC | — | Missoula, MT | May 15, 2026 |
| N171GC | 1974 | Anaconda, MT | May 16, 2026 |
| N177GC | 1969 | Kirkland, WA | Oct 24, 2005 |
| N178GC | 1980 | Anaconda, MT | May 16, 2026 |
| N189GC | 1981 | Kirkland, WA | Jun 10, 2014 |
| N190GC | 1970 | Kirkland, WA | May 13, 2011 |
| N224SA | 1969 | Murrieta, CA | Oct 17, 2020 |
| N225SA | — | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 14, 2003 |
| N228SA | 1969 | Kirkland, WA | May 7, 2007 |
| N229SA | — | Las Vegas, NV | Jun 18, 2001 |
| N241SA | 1977 | Kirkland, WA | Sep 23, 2016 |
| N344CS | 1971 | Colorado Springs, CO | Jun 19, 2014 |
| N359AR | 1973 | Las Vegas, NV | May 19, 2005 |
| N365AR | 1973 | Las Vegas, NV | May 3, 2006 |
| N368SS | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Jul 24, 2019 |
| N403ML | 1974 | Palm Beach, FL | Jul 30, 2019 |
| N418AV | 1977 | Columbia, MD | Jun 7, 2016 |
| N434AR | 1974 | Las Vegas, NV | Oct 17, 2018 |
| N450PP | 1975 | Pound Ridge, NY | Nov 3, 2023 |
| N46RF | 1985 | Lakeland, FL | Nov 10, 2003 |