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Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER

26 Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1966–1979. Most are registered in FL, CA and CO.

Registered today
26
Years built
1966–1979
Seats
16
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER 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
22
Destroyed
6
Substantial damage
12
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 8, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Tullahoma, TNN166DH
  • Apr 9, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Fentress, TX
  • Feb 9, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Sebastian, FLN30EA
  • Aug 23, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Pepperell, MAN202EH
  • Jun 13, 2009Damage not reported · serious injuries · Orange, VAN204EH

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

59 reports on Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. skin8
  2. spar5
  3. attach bracket3
  4. hinge3
  5. longeron3

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19662
19676
19689
19691
19772
19781
19791
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL5
CA3
CO3
MT3
DE2
NV2
AZ1
IL1
NC1
NY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 22 NTSB events since 1982 involve Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 59 service difficulty reports on Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER 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.
See the registered Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER aircraft

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
Cruising speed
123 mph

DHC-6 TWIN OTTER aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100AP1967Las Vegas, NVAug 11, 2011
N1022S—Daytona Beach, FLDec 11, 2017
N121PM1966Wilmington, DEOct 17, 2016
N125PM1967Longmont, COApr 12, 2017
N125SA1968Perris, CAFeb 15, 1995
N128WJ1968Marion, MTJan 14, 2008
N162DE1979North Salt Lake, UTJul 11, 2025
N166DH1967Wilmington, DEOct 20, 2022
N190KM1968Mission, TXJun 21, 2024
N194LH—Marion, MTDec 3, 2013
N202EH1967Zephyrhills, FLDec 1, 2015
N204EH1967Zephyrhills, FLJul 3, 2012
N24HV—Deland, FLSep 16, 1997
N30EA1968Ottawa, ILMay 25, 1999
N593UR1978Weston, FLJan 13, 2025
N603M—Oklahoma City, OK—
N607NA1966Murfreesboro, TNMay 27, 2025
N62LH1968Marion, MTFeb 17, 2022
N641501968Perris, CANov 1, 1994
N704641977Usaf Academy, COOct 30, 1979
N704651977Usaf Academy, CONov 17, 1977
N716NC1968Gardiner, NYJun 22, 1990
N901BS1968Raeford, NCSep 18, 2014
N924MA1969Eloy, AZApr 14, 1994
N926MA1968Lake Elsinore, CAJan 31, 1997

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