De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Aircraft in Switzerland
Swiss-registered aircraft (HB- prefix) operate under FOCA (Swiss aviation authority) certification, EASA-aligned. Pilatus is Swiss — strong PC-12/PC-24 home market. Strict maintenance standards. GA hubs at Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern.
1 used De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for sale in Switzerland · 19-seat · updated 20 hours ago
About the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
The De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter is the legendary twin-turboprop STOL workhorse — a high-wing, fixed-gear, PT6-powered twin that operates from the shortest, roughest strips, on wheels, floats or skis, in the harshest environments on earth. From island-hopping commuter airlines to remote utility and parachute operations, the Twin Otter is unmatched, and the modern Series 400 keeps the line in production.
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Specifications
Model specThe De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter is a 19-seat aircraft with a cruise speed of 182 kt (337 km/h), a range of 799 nm (1,480 km).
1 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter For Sale
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De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
When buying a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
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De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Inventory by Country
| United States | 9 |
| Indonesia | 3 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| China | 1 |
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Inventory by State
| California | 5 |
| Florida | 2 |
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Safety Record
Across all DHC-6 Twin Otter variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2001–2001. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2001 | Ottawa, IL | Serious | the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane. |
| May 27, 2001 | Fentress, TX | Fatal | the King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation posit… |
NTSB records 2001–2001. Includes all De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.