How many accidents has the De Havilland DHC-6-100 had?

The NTSB has recorded 6 events involving the De Havilland DHC-6-100: 1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 3 incidents with no injuries.

Is the De Havilland DHC-6-100 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The De Havilland DHC-6-100 has 6 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

De Havilland DHC-6-100 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6 events recorded from 1982 to 2006.

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Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Dec 09, 1990	PERRIS VALLEY, CA	N121PM	Minor	substantial	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 TUR… 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 LOSS OF POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINE; AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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