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 apply0 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 199559 reports on Dehavilland DHC-6 TWIN OTTER airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- skin8
- spar5
- attach bracket3
- hinge3
- longeron3
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1966 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 | |
| 1968 | 9 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100AP | 1967 | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 11, 2011 |
| N1022S | — | Daytona Beach, FL | Dec 11, 2017 |
| N121PM | 1966 | Wilmington, DE | Oct 17, 2016 |
| N125PM | 1967 | Longmont, CO | Apr 12, 2017 |
| N125SA | 1968 | Perris, CA | Feb 15, 1995 |
| N128WJ | 1968 | Marion, MT | Jan 14, 2008 |
| N162DE | 1979 | North Salt Lake, UT | Jul 11, 2025 |
| N166DH | 1967 | Wilmington, DE | Oct 20, 2022 |
| N190KM | 1968 | Mission, TX | Jun 21, 2024 |
| N194LH | — | Marion, MT | Dec 3, 2013 |
| N202EH | 1967 | Zephyrhills, FL | Dec 1, 2015 |
| N204EH | 1967 | Zephyrhills, FL | Jul 3, 2012 |
| N24HV | — | Deland, FL | Sep 16, 1997 |
| N30EA | 1968 | Ottawa, IL | May 25, 1999 |
| N593UR | 1978 | Weston, FL | Jan 13, 2025 |
| N603M | — | Oklahoma City, OK | — |
| N607NA | 1966 | Murfreesboro, TN | May 27, 2025 |
| N62LH | 1968 | Marion, MT | Feb 17, 2022 |
| N64150 | 1968 | Perris, CA | Nov 1, 1994 |
| N70464 | 1977 | Usaf Academy, CO | Oct 30, 1979 |
| N70465 | 1977 | Usaf Academy, CO | Nov 17, 1977 |
| N716NC | 1968 | Gardiner, NY | Jun 22, 1990 |
| N901BS | 1968 | Raeford, NC | Sep 18, 2014 |
| N924MA | 1969 | Eloy, AZ | Apr 14, 1994 |
| N926MA | 1968 | Lake Elsinore, CA | Jan 31, 1997 |