How many accidents has the De Havilland DHC-6-300 had?

The NTSB has recorded 23 events involving the De Havilland DHC-6-300: 5 fatal, 3 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 12 incidents with no injuries.

Is the De Havilland DHC-6-300 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The De Havilland DHC-6-300 has 23 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

De Havilland DHC-6-300 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (75 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 11, 2025	San Celmente, CA	N344CS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2002	Ketchikan, AK	N353PM	Incident	substantial	The failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the acc… The failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the airplanes.
May 01, 2001	Star, ID	N49SJ	Incident	substantial	Fatigue failure of the nose wheel steering cable during the landing roll. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
Jan 11, 2001	FORT WORTH, TX	N824ED	Incident	substantial	the loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fu… the loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in accordance with the landing checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
May 05, 2000	MONUMENT VALLEY, UT	N241SA	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was wind shear.
Aug 07, 1999	KETCHIKAN, AK	N288SA	Incident	minor	A failure of ground handling personnel to verify a release procedure/directive, and removal of the airplane's tiedown, and subsequent collision with a… A failure of ground handling personnel to verify a release procedure/directive, and removal of the airplane's tiedown, and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
May 25, 1999	ANCHORAGE, AK	N72GC	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bird.
Jul 21, 1997	ELKO, NV	N776BF	Incident	substantial	The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly diagnose and correct a reoccurring nose gear steering problem, and the improperly tensioned nose whe… The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly diagnose and correct a reoccurring nose gear steering problem, and the improperly tensioned nose wheel steering actuator cables which provided the pilot with an erroneous cockpit indication that the nose gear was centered when it was cocked.
Jun 29, 1987	GRAND CANYON, AZ	N74GC	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987	AGANA, PO	N96RA	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1984	HOUSTON, TX	N914MA	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jan 20, 1982	WASHINGTON, DC	N9240N	Incident	minor	Investigation pending

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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