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1967

26-Feb-1967 MSN 25 DHC-6-100 VP-LIR LIAT

Damaged on landing at Coco Point, Barbuda while training

11-Mar-1967 MSN 30 DHC-6-100 I-CLAI Aeralpi Linee Aeree

Encountered reduced visibility at FL100 enroute to Belluno, Italy. Collided with Colcanin Hill while flying through the valley near Fadalto Pass. There were four fatalities and one survivor.

16-Dec-1967 MSN 54 DHC-6-100 N8081N Hawaii Jet-Aire

Left runway on landing in strong crosswinds at Honolulu

1968

15-Aug-1968 MSN 58 DHC-6-100 DeHavilland Canada

Damaged in collision with dock at Toronto-Island, ON 15-Aug-1968

25-Aug-1968 MSN 108 DHC-6-100 N204E Executive Airlines

Damaged in hard landing at Martha’s Vineyard, MA 25-Aug-1968

19-Sep-1968 MSN 18 DHC-6-100 XA-HIL Transportes Aéreos Terrestres S.A.

Overran runway and over 80ft embankment on landing at Toyoltita

01-Nov-1968 MSN 84 DHC-6-100 VH-TGT Trans Australia Airlines

Hard landing short of runway at Brampton Island, QLD 01-Nov-1968

12-Nov-1968 MSN 150 DHC-6-200 N64150 Aero Commuter

Damaged when nose gear failed in a hard landing a Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

23-Nov-1968 MSN 148 DHC-6-200 N7666 Cable Commuter Airlines

Collided with a 30ft steel light pole and crashed 1.8 miles short of the runway at Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, CA. The aircraft was on final approach in poor visibility inbound from Los Angeles, CA. There were 9 fatalities.

1969

01-Feb-1969 MSN 9 DHC-6-100 F-OCFJ Air Calédonie

Damaged while hangared at Nouméa during Tropical Cyclone Colleen

13-Mar-1969 MSN 3 - DHC-6-100 N4901 Wien Consolidated Airlines

Damaged as a result of hard landing in poor weather at Munchimina, AK

20-Mar-1969 MSN 127 DHC-6-100 LN-LMN Wideröes Flyveselskap AS

Damaged in ground collision with Braathens F-27 at Trondheim

06-Jun-1969 MSN 38 DHC-6-100 N2711N North-Air

Crashed on approach to Sagwon, AK in very poor visibility. There were two fatalities.

15-Jul-1969 MSN 175 DHC-6-200 N558MA New York Airways

Crashed due to wake turbulence from earlier jet departure while on an intersection departure from New York-John F. Kennedy. There were two fatalities, and 6 injured.

29-Sep-1969 MSN 33 DHC-6-100 FAC-942 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Crashed Puelo Alto, Chile (no further details)

01-Oct-1969 MSN 180 DHC-6-200 N66180 Golden West Airlines

Damaged in ground collision with lamp standard while taxiing at Oakland, CA

10-Oct-1969 MSN 151 DHC-6-200 N4443 Interior Airways

Damaged in runway excursion on landing at Point Barrow, AK

19-Nov-1969 MSN 8 DHC-6-100 VH-TGS Trans Australia Airlines

Damaged at Marawaka, Papua New Guinea (no further details)

10-Dec-1969 MSN 68 DHC-6-100 N950JM Mackey International

Damaged as a result of hurricane (no other details)

1970

05-Jan-1970 MSN 265 DHC-6-300 N93985 Air Capital International [Trans Australia]

While en route from Honolulu, HI to Pago Pago, American Samoa the aircraft encountered stronger than anticipated headwinds, ran out of fuel and made a forced landing on Tau Island, American Samoa – some 65 miles short of its destination. The aircraft was badly damaged, and therefore was not accepted by Trans Australia Airlines, to whom it was being delivered.

10-Feb-1970 MSN 41 DHC-6-100 N124PM Pilgrim Airlines

Crashed into Long Island Sound as a result of fuel starvation, while en route from Groton to New York-Kennedy.

27-Feb-1970 MSN 102 DHC-6-100 9N-RF9 Royal Flight of Nepal

Lost control and left runway following aborted take-off at Jomsom, Nepal. There was one fatality and four survivors, however the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

06-Mar-1970 MSN 14 DHC-6-100 N121PM Pilgrim Airlines

Crashed on take-off at Windsor Locks, CT as a result of damaged rudder

13-Apr-1970 MSN 211 DHC-6-200 N554MA Pilgrim Airlines

Damaged in ground collision with vehicle while on taxiway at New York-J.F. Kennedy, NY

18-Apr-1970 MSN 6 DHC-6-100 VH-TGR Trans Australia Airlines

Collided with a mountain ridge in obscured visibility conditions after take-off from Kainantu, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was flying between Mount Hagen, Goroka and Lae, there were 8 fatalities and 3 injuries.

10-Sep-1970 MSN 204 DHC-6-200 CF-YLC Atlas Aviation

Left runway and collided with rocks landing at Grise Fjord, NT

09-Nov-1970 MSN 203 DHC-6-200 N956SM Mississippi Valley Airlines

Collided with trees on final approach to La Crosse, WI while operating a Minneapolis, MN-La Crosse, WI-Chicago, IL scheduled service. All occupants survived

01-Dec-1970 MSN 59 DHC-6-100 N512AR ARCO Alaska

Damaged in hard landing short of runway at Prudhoe Bay, AK

1971

17-Jun-1971 MSN 109 DHC-6-100 N7711 Intermountain Aviation

Damaged as a result of hard landing (location unknown)

26-Jul-1971 MSN 270 DHC-6-300 VH-TGF Trans Australia Airlines

Damaged as a result of a hard landing at Mount Hagen, PNG

26-Sep-1971 MSN 75 DHC-6-100 CF-CSF Standard Developments

Damaged in forced landing after take-off from Edmonton 26-Sep-1971

03-Nov-1971 MSN 253 DHC-6-300 N669MA Atlantic City Airways

Overran wet runway on landing, at entered the water at Atlantic City-Bader Field, NJ

25-Nov-1971 MSN 96 DHC-6-100 CF-WTE La Ronge Aviation Services

Struck high ground at Banks Island, NT

29-Nov-1971 MSN 279 DHC-6-300 VH-PGU Ansett Airlines

Sustained significant damage during windstorm while parked at Rockhampton, QLD

05-Dec-1971 MSN 293 DHC-6-300 AP-AWH Pakistan International

While parked at Dhaka Airport the aircraft was destroyed during at attack by Indian Air Force jets.

05-Dec-1971 MSN 310 DHC-6-300 13808 Royal Canadian Air Force

Aircraft was destroyed on the ground at Islamabad-Chaklala Air Base, Pakistan by a bomb from a Hunter of the Indian Air Force No. 20 Squadron

18-Dec-1971 MSN 326 DHC-6-300 N5662 Air America

Damaged as a result of being hit by ground fire, over Laos

1972

30-Jan-1972 MSN 189 DHC-6-200 N6767 North-Air

Damaged beyond repair in a hangar fire at Fairbanks, AK

11-Mar-1972 MSN 326 DHC-6-300 N5662 Air America

Damaged as a result of being hit by ground fire southeast of Sam Thong, Laos

30-Mar-1972 MSN 326 DHC-6-300 N5662 Air America

Damaged as a result of being hit by ground fire near Bouam Long, Laos

14-May-1972 MSN 58 DHC-6-100 CF-WGE Athabaska Airways

Nose gear failed on landing at Prince Patrick Island, NT

21-May-1972 MSN 260 DHC-6-300 CF-JCH Northward Airlines

Damaged when floats struts failed in hard water landing at Yellowknife

29-May-1972 MSN 31 DHC-6-100 D-IDHC General Air

Stalled and crashed after take-off from Helgoland-Düne following an engine failure. The aircraft was en route Hamburg-Helgoland-Wangerooge, and there were 8 fatalities, and 5 survivors.

31-May-1972 MSN 59 DHC-6-100 N512AR ARCO Alaska

Damaged as a result of runway excursion in a rejected take-off at Prudhoe Bay, AK

29-Jun-1972 MSN 13 DHC-6-100 N4043B Air Wisconsin

Collided in mid-air with North Central CV-580 over Lake Winnebago, WI. Both aircraft were destroyed in the accident.

11-Jul-1972 MSN 56 DHC-6-100 67-056 Royal Norwegian Air Force

Struck Lille Tussen Mountain (800 m) on Grytøya Island, some 20 meters below the summit. Fourteen passengers and three crew were killed and the aircraft was written off. The aircraft was en route from Bardufoss to Bodø, via Skagen.

25-Jul-1972 MSN 326 DHC-6-300 N5662 Air America

Collided with a hillside in poor weather, northeast of Tha Tam Bleung, Laos

19-Nov-1972 MSN 16 DHC-6-100 FAC 938 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Damaged beyond repair in accident at Segundo Corral, Chile; 3 fatalities

24-Dec-1972 MSN 258 DHC-6-300 F-OGFE Air Guadeloupe

Crashed into the Caribbean while on a night approach to Saint Maarten-Princess Juliana Airport. The aircraft was operating a charter flight from Point-a-Pitre on behalf of Air France. There were no survivors.

1973

20-Jan-1973 MSN 204 DHC-6-200 CF-YLC Kenting Atlas Aviation

Badly damaged due to baggage compartment fire after take-off from Eureka, NT

05-Feb-1973 MSN 166 DHC-6-200 OH-KOA Kar-Air

While en route from Oulu to Kuusamo on a scheduled flight, the aircraft had an engine failure and a forced landing was undertaken on a frozen lake at Rengasvaara, near Pudasjaervi. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair

09-Feb-1973 MSN 235 DHC-6-300 N6868 Air America

Damaged by rocket fire while overhead Laos

15-Feb-1973 MSN 113 DHC-6-100 N243P Air North

Damaged in collision with a snow bank at Ogdensburg, NY

28-Feb-1973 MSN 70 DHC-6-100 PK-NUC Merpati Nusantara

Crashed 28 miles east of Nabire, Papua, Indonesia; no further details except that there were 13 fatalities

26-Mar-1973 MSN 5 DHC-6-100 N7705 Air Central Inc.

Lost control and crashed immediately after take-off from Champaign-Willard University Airport, IL while en route Savoy - Champaign - Chicago. Subsequent investigation determined that the take-off from attempted with the gust locks still engaged.

18-Apr-1973 MSN 111 DHC-6-100 YA-GAT Bakhtar Afghan Airlines

Crashed shortly after take-off from Bamiyan Airport, Afghanistan. There were four fatalities (2 crew, 2 passengers) and 15 passengers injured.

04-Jun-1973 MSN 162 DHC-6-200 CF-CHE Athabaska Airways

Struck gravel ridge on landing near Irene Bay, NT

22-Jun-1973 MSN 151 DHC-6-200 CF-JCL Trans North Turbo Air

Damaged in overrun of airstrip during rejected take-off at Godlin Lake, YT

16-Jul-1973 MSN 231 DHC-6-300 N660MA Arabian American Oil Company

Damaged on landing at Haradh, Saudi Arabia

14-Aug-1973 MSN 12 DHC-6-100 CF-WWP Kenting Atlas Aviation

Collided with mountain ridge at 4,000ft level, approximately 70km east of Eureka, NT, while flying in IMC conditions

20-Sep-1973 MSN 44 DHC-6-100 C-FOEQ Calm Air

Damaged during attempted single engine take-off at Leaf Rapids, MB

13-Oct-1973 MSN 23 DHC-6-100 CF-INB Survair Ltd.

Damage to nose gear landing at Sugluk, QC

15-Oct-1973 MSN 370 DHC-6-300 9N-ABG Royal Nepal Airlines

The aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair at Lukla, Nepal. All onboard survived. There are no further details.

07-Nov-1973 MSN 385 DHC-6-300 FAP-311 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

While docked near the Toronto Island Airport the aircraft sank while being prepared for delivery to Fuerza Aérea del Perú. It was recovered and subsequently transported via road back to the factory in Downsview for repairs.

03-Dec-1973 MSN 39 DHC-6-100 8R-GCP Guyana Airways

Collided with mountainside on descent into Kurupung, while en route from Ekereku. There were 3 fatalities.

04-Dec-1973 MSN 323 DHC-6-300 FAP-313 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Crashed - no other details

1974

28-Jan-1974 MSN 268 DHC-6-300 CF-DIJ Bradley Air Services

Destroyed as a result of a hangar fire at Carp, ON

24-Apr-1974 MSN 362 DHC-6-300 CF-ASS Bradley Air Services

Damaged upon striking ice block landing on ice flow on N.E. Sabine Peninsula

28-Apr-1974 MSN 251 DHC-6-300 N389EX Air America

Overshot runway, flipped and slid down embankment on landing at Sala Phou Koun, Laos. The wreckage was airlifted from the accident site to Vang Vieng by Air America CH-47C Chinook, and subsequently transported to Udorn, Thailand via C-130 Hercules. It was determined to be a total loss, and the registration was cancelled 02-July-1974 as “scrapped”

00-Jun-1974 MSN 206 DHC-6-200 6Y-JFX Jamaica Air Services

Sustained storm damage at Kingston

18-Jun-1974 MSN 181 DHC-6-200 CF-GQK Survair

Damaged in forced landing on Belcher Islands, NU following power loss after take-off

28-Jun-1974 MSN 249 DHC-6-300 N23RM Rocky Mountain Airways

On final approach to Denver-Stapleton, CO the aircraft collided with a Beechcraft V35 Bonanza

10-Jul-1974 MSN 315 DHC-6-300 FAP-303 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Crashed in jungle, near the Rio Macusari in the region of Loreto after power loss in both engines. There were no fatalities.

09-Sep-1974 MSN 28 DHC-6-100 FAC-941 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Damaged in accident at Puerto Montt (no details)

01-Oct-1974 MSN 415 DHC-6-300 C-GROW Bradley Air Services

Aircraft flew onto a glacier approx. 68 miles off track while operating an ice patrol flight

02-Dec-1974 MSN 19 DHC-6-100 CF-AJB Gateway Aviation

Badly damaged in rejected take-off from Great Bear Lake, NT; collided with trees 02-Dec-1974

1975

05-Jan-1975 MSN 140 DHC-6-200 AE-259 Ejercito Argentina

Crashed near La Angostura, in Tafi del Valle after being hit by anti-aircraft fire, with a total of 13 fatalities.

09-Jan-1975 MSN 83 DHC-6-100 N6383 Golden West Airlines

Collided in mid-air with Cessna 150 N11421 over Whittier, CA while en route Ontario to Los Angeles. Crew of two, and ten passengers killed.

02-Mar-1975 MSN 212 DHC-6-200 N1456T ERA Helicopters

The aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair on the ground at Fairbanks, AK. Further details unknown.

18-Mar-1975 MSN 85 DHC-6-100 ST-ADB Sudan Airways

Crashed in Dinder Game Park, south of Khartoum after take-off. Two crew and two passengers killed, one passenger survived.

21-May-1975 MSN 446 DHC-6-300 HC-BCG Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Damaged in hard landing; location unknown

12-Sep-1975 MSN 48 DHC-6-100 N4914 Wien Air Alaska

Damaged when nose gear failed in rejected take-off at Kipnuk, AK

24-Sep-1975 MSN 198 DHC-6-200 CF-IOH Imperial Oil

Sustained fuselage damage following uncontained engine failure near Edmonton, AB

30-Sep-1975 MSN 142 DHC-6-200 CF-MHU Northern Thunderbird Air

Struck mountain ridge and crashed in the Kluatantan region, southeast of Dease Lake. There were 7 fatalities.

24-Nov-1975 MSN 220 DHC-6-200 C6-BDA Bahamasair

Damaged in ground collision at Nassau with company FH-227 N7804M

1976

14-Jan-1976 MSN 463 DHC-6-300 C-GNTB Northern Thunderbird Air

Collided with 1200ft level of a mountain slope, 2 1/2 miles from the Terrace airport, while on approach. There were 12 fatalities.

02-Feb-1976 MSN 314 DHC-6-300 FAP-300 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Damaged in accident, location unknown

24-Feb-1976 MSN 143 DHC-6-200 CF-BQJ Gateway Aviation

Crashed on approach to Yellowknife, NT while in the process of doing a 360 to lose altitude. The aircraft was arriving from Port Radium, NT and there was one fatality and two injuries

03-May-1976 MSN 428 DHC-6-300 C-GDHA De Havilland Canada

Engine failed during take-off on demonstration flight, and aircraft descended into terrain 1000m from the runway end, at Monze, Zambia. There were 11 fatalities.

18-Jun-1976 MSN 121 DHC-6-100 C-FQXW Calm Air

Damaged at Obre Lake, NT 18-Jun-1976 (no other details)

18-Nov-1976 MSN 103 DHC-6-100 C-FQBV Transair Ltd.

Damaged as a result of descending into the ground, 120 miles from Repulse Bay, NT

18-Nov-1976 MSN 477 DHC-6-300 C-GGAA Austin Airways

After landing at Eastmain, QC the nose gear, and subsequently the main gear broke through the surface, were torn off and the aircraft slid to a stop in several feet of water and muskeg.

12-Dec-1976 MSN 262 DHC-6-300 N101AC Atlantic City Airlines

Collided with trees and crashed on final approach to Cape May County Airport, Wildwood, NJ. The aircraft was on a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Cape May via Atlantic City – there were three fatalities and 7 injured.

15-Dec-1976 MSN 418 DHC-6-300 FAP-333 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Aircraft was damaged beyond repair near Iquitos, Peru; no further details known.

16-Dec-1976 MSN 19 DHC-6-100 C-FAJB Air West Airlines

Landed hard in poor visibility in Juan de Fuca Strait, 4 miles south of Victoria Harbour, BC. Hard landing damaged both floats, and aircraft subsequently sank in 300ft of water. All aboard were rescued.

22-Dec-1976 MSN 67 DHC-6-100 CF-AWF Air West Airlines

Collided at the 4500ft level of a 6000ft ridge while in circling climb on departure from Bella Coola, BC en route to Babine Lake, BC. 1 fatality and 6 injured of 19 on board.

29-Dec-1976 MSN 180 DHC-6-200 N66180 Golden West Airlines

Damaged when it was hit by company DHC-6 N66191 on the runway, at Los Angeles, CA 29-Dec-1976

29-Dec-1976 MSN 191 DHC-6-200 N66191 Golden West Airlines

Damaged when it hit company DHC-6 N66180 on the runway at Los Angeles, CA

1977

06-Jan-1977 MSN 360 DHC-6-300 LN-BNY Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Damaged on ground at Bodö, Norway

20-Jan-1977 MSN 210 DHC-6-200 CF-YFT Bell Canada Ltd.

Crashed on hillside 1 1/2 miles short of the airport at Igloolik, NWT

21-Jan-1977 MSN 333 DHC-6-300 C-GNYX Bradley Air Services

Collided with snow slope, which had been mistaken for a level landing field at Gomez Nunatak, Adelaide Island, Antarctica. There were no injuries to the five persons onboard. The engines and avionics were salvaged, however the balance of the aircraft was deemed a write-off.

30-Jan-1977 MSN 157 DHC-6-200 5X-UVL Uganda Police Air Wing

Damaged during a forced landing in the Kidepo Valley National Park due to fuel exhaustion

09-Mar-1977 MSN 69 DHC-6-100 N2714R Wien Air Alaska

Damaged in landing short of snow covered runway at Emmonak, AK

13-Mar-1977 MSN 297 DHC-6-300 LN-BER Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Damaged in ground collision at Bergen, Norway

29-Mar-1977 MSN 486 DHC-6-300 PK-NUP Merpati Nusantara

Stalled, and struck trees while attempting to avoid imminent collision with mountainside at the 6,000 foot level. The aircraft was en route from Palu to Tolitoli.

03-Apr-1977 MSN 36 DHC-6-100 CF-DMR Nipawin Air Services

Struck snow bank on landing at Ennadai Lake, NT

06-Jun-1977 MSN 196 DHC-6-200 N563MA Alaska Aeronautical Industries

Crashed into glacier at the 7000ft level of Mount Iliamna, while enroute from Iliamna to Anchorage. There were a total of 13 fatalities.

14-Jun-1977 MSN 246 DHC-6-300 CF-QDG Bradley Air Services

Rolled and crashed into glide slope antenna before striking the ground in an inverted position, landing at Frobisher Bay, NT

01-Aug-1977 MSN 230 DHC-6-200 T-87 LADE-Linea Aéreas del Estado

Collided with a hillside in the area of El Bolson, while en route from Bariloche to Comodoro Rivadavia in poor weather. The aircraft was operating a VIP mission carrying the Governor of the Province of Río Negro, his wife and entourage.

08-Sep-1977 MSN 540 DHC-6-300 XY-AEH Burma Airways

Crashed into a mountain ravine near Keng Tung while on a flight from Mongsha, Burma. The wreckage was not located until three days after the crash, there were 25 fatalities.

23-Nov-1977 MSN 220 DHC-6-200 C6-BDA Bahamasair

Damaged in ground collision with ramp vehicle at Cat Island

01-Dec-1977 MSN 100 DHC-6-100 C-GPBO Air West Airlines

Collided with trees at Narvoez Bay, Saturna Island in deteriorating weather conditions, while operated a scheduled service between the harbours at Vancouver and Victoria. There were no fatalities, however the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

08-Dec-1977 MSN 280 DHC-6-300 ZS-JEU Anglo American Corp.

Damaged at Letsing Mine airfield, Lesotho

21-Dec-1977 MSN 278 DHC-6-300 C-FABW Kenn Borek Air

Crashed on left base to the runway, shortly before turning onto final approach to Nanisivik, NT. The aircraft impacted the ground at a 45 degree nose down and 80 degree right bank attitude. Although no definitive cause was determined, possible factors included a low level wind shear or a flap or aileron control rod failure.

25-Dec-1977 MSN 301 DHC-6-300 9N-ABA Royal Nepal Airlines

Sustained wing damage on the ground at Kathmandu

30-Dec-1977 MSN 335 DHC-6-300 C-FTVP Air Dale

Damaged beyond economical repair by fire while undergoing maintenance at Kenora, ON

1978

05-Jan-1978 MSN 434 DHC-6-300 N26KA Sun Valley Key Airlines

Damaged when landing gear failed as a result of a hard landing at Leadville, CO

18-Jan-1978 MSN 465 DHC-6-300 N982FL Frontier Airlines

While on a training sortie from Denver, CO , the aircraft stalled and crashed immediately after take-off. Subsequent investigation attributed the primary causes related to incorrect flap settings and failure to follow approved procedures. There were 3 fatalities.

04-FEB-1978 MSN 469 DHC-6-300 F-OGHD Air Guadeloupe

Left main gear failed while taxiing at Point-a-Pitre

28-Feb-1978 MSN 84 DHC-6-100 P2-RDE Talair

Crashed prior to landing at Garaina, en route from Lae. Single crew member onboard was killed.

28-Feb-1978 MSN 344 DHC-6-300 CF-OPH Province of Ontario

Broke through ice crust and collided with a snowbank on take-off from Summer Beaver, ON

00-Mar-1978 MSN 347 DHC-6-300 VP-FAQ British Antarctic Survey

Damaged on take-off from Rothera Station, Antarctica

00-Apr-1978 MSN 250 DHC-6-300 CF-JCS Gateway Avation

Broke through ice, becoming partially submerged while taxiing on Great Slave Lake at Yellowknife NT

17-Apr-1978 MSN 526 DHC-6-300 YV-30C Linea Aerea Venezolana

Crashed on take-off from Uriman, Venezuela; 2 fatalities

20-Apr-1983 MSN 545 DHC-6-300 G-STUD Air Ecosse

Right wingtip contacted the ground, and the aircraft then cart wheeled through the airport boundary fence before coming to rest on its left side with both wings detached. There were winds of 26knots, at 260 degrees at the time of landing on runway 35.

17-May-1978 MSN 531 DHC-6-300 JDFT-1 Jamaica Defence Force

While practicing an approach and landing with a simulated engine failure the aircraft crashed on a cricket pitch to the west of the airstrip. There were two fatalities.

25-Jun-1978 MSN 415 DHC-6-300 C-GROW Bradley Air Services

Broke through snow & into 3 ft ditch on landing at Radstock Bay, NT

06-Jul-1978 MSN 447 DHC-6-300 C-GPAO Panarctic Oils

Struck drilling equipment on short final to an offstrip site, sustaining extensive damage to left wing

08-Jul-1978 MSN 472 DHC-6-300 PK-NUV Merpati Nusantara

While going to position for take-off at Ende the right main gear failed, resulting in wing & prop damage

11-Jul-1978 MSN 396 DHC-6-300 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Crashed near Santiago-Los Cerillos, no further details.

13-Jul-1978 MSN 236 DHC-6-300 N76214 Coastal Air Services

Collided with trees on a night approach to a private airfield, while operating under contract to the U.S. Army from Fort Bragg.

26-Aug-1978 MSN 541 DHC-6-300 XY-AEI Burma Airways

Crashed within the boundaries of the airfield after climbing to approximately 400ft on departure to Paan, Burma. There were 14 fatalities.

03-Sep-1978 MSN 215 DHC-6-200 C-FAIV Air West Airlines

At approximately 175 feet above the water, on final approach to Vancouver Harbour, BC, the left flap actuator tube failed which resulted in an asymmetric flap condition. The aircraft plunged into the water, 2500 feet short of the intended landing area. There were 11 fatalities & 2 survivors.

09-Sep-1978 MSN 18 DHC-6-100 XA-BOP LACSA-Lineas Aéreas del Centro S.A.

Crashed in mountainous terrain, 65 kilometers west of Mexico City, while en route to Morelia. There were 18 fatalities among the 21 onboard.

13-Oct-1978 MSN 125 DHC-6-100 N4048B Arctic Guide Air Taxi

Stalled and crashed short of the runway on approach to Barrow, AK, as a result of ice build up on the horizontal stabilizers, where the de-ice boots had been improperly installed.

18-Nov-1978 MSN 469 DHC-6-300 F-OGHD Air Guadeloupe

Left wing struck the water on approach to Marie-Galant, Guadeloupe during strong squalls and poor visibility. Aircraft sank in 13 meters of water.

04-Dec-1978 MSN 387 DHC-6-300 N25RM Rocky Mountain Airways

Collided with a mountainside at the 10,350ft level, approximately 8 nautical miles from the Steamboat Springs Airport, CO. At the time the aircraft was attempting to return to the airport due to severe icing conditions. There were two fatalities.

12-Dec-1978 MSN 483 DHC-6-300 N76PH Eureka Aero Industries

Damaged when left main gear failed while taxiing at Sacramento, CA

15-Dec-1978 MSN 113 DHC-6-100 N243P Air North

Damaged in ground collision when hit by another aircraft, at Watertown, NY

1979

28-Jan-1979 MSN 201 DHC-6-200 N851TB Cape Smythe Air Services

Collided with mountain summit in Anaktuvuk Pass on departure from Umiat, AK in whiteout conditions

29-Jan-1979 MSN 377 DHC-6-300 CF-SJB Kenn Borek Air

Damaged on take-off at Eastmain, QC

13-Feb-1979 MSN 227 DHC-6-200 VH-PAQ Pan-Air

Damaged in a forced landing at Yarra Creek, on King Island (located between Tasmania and New South Wales) as a result of poor weather conditions in Tasmania, and a critical fuel situation.

17-Feb-1979 MSN 174 DHC-6-200 N7667 Airspur Caribbean

Damaged in ground collision at Carolina, PR

27-Feb-1979 MSN 372 DHC-6-300 N24RM Rocky Mountain Airways

Forced landing carried out in rolling terrain after take-off from Cheyenne, WY. The aircraft subsequently collided with a fence, then several oil drums before coming to a halt. There were no fatalities, and only 2 passengers sustained slight injuries. The cause of the forced landing was as a result of an engine failure, and the crews erroneous belief the aircraft was not capable of single engine flight.

02-Mar-1979 MSN 426 DHC-6-300 C-GXXB Kenn Borek Air

Hit snow bank on approach at Povungnituk , causing the failure of the right main gear

08-Mar-1979 MSN 92 DHC-6-100 N525N Sea Airmotive

Damaged on landing at Aklachak, AK

17-Mar-1979 MSN 242 DHC-6-300 C-FNAN Bradley Air Services

Struck surface of Jakeman Glacier, NT after encountering severe downdrafts after take-off

22-Apr-1979 MSN 411 DHC-6-300 C-FHBR Air Inuit

Damaged after drifting off runway on landing & colliding with snow bank Koartac, QC

30-May-1979 MSN 229 DHC-6-200 N68DE Downeast Airlines

Descended below minimum altitude on final approach to Knox County Airport, Rockland, ME & collided with trees. There were 17 fatalities and 1 survivor.

17-Jun-1979 MSN 245 DHC-6-300 N383EX Air New England

Crashed into heavily wooded area 1.5 miles northeast of Barnstable Airport, Hyannis MA while on approach. Subsequent investigation determined the cause to be a combination of gross deviation from acceptable approach parameters and lack of crew coordination. There was just a single fatality, the aircraft Captain – the Vice President of Air New England.

27-Jul-1979 MSN 98 DHC-6-100 TF-JME Flugfelag Norðurlands HF

Destroyed by fire while being refuelled at Daneborg, Greenland

27-Jul-1979 MSN 457 DHC-6-300 HC-BAX Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Overran runway on take-off from Putumayo

29-Aug-1979 MSN 415 DHC-6-300 C-GROW Bradley Air Services

After flying an ILS approach to runway 36 at Frobisher Bay the aircraft executed a missed approach; it struck high ground 1200 feet east of the runway, and caught fire. There were nine fatalities.

16-Sep-1979 MSN 259 DHC-6-300 C-FKBI Kenn Borek Air

Damaged while departing from unprepared gravel strip near Resolute Bay, NT

30-Sep-1979 MSN 122 DHC-6-100 C-FWAF West Coast Air

Descending through 200ft on approach to land at the Sechelt water aerodrome the aircraft entered a right wing down, nose low attitude; upon crossing the shoreline the wing struck the ground causing the aircraft to cartwheel into the nearby trees. Subsequent investigation revealed the right aileron bell crank rod had separated due to an extensive stress corrosion crack. The aircraft was operating a charter flight from Vancouver on behalf of Tyee Airways.

12-Oct-1979 MSN 58 DHC-6-100 C-FWGE Athabaska Airways

Damaged landing on rough waters at Pasfield Lake, SK

01-Nov-1979 MSN 630 DHC-6-300 Austin Airways

Collided with NDB tower on approach in poor weather, and crashed into Big Trout Lake. There were three fatalities.

06-Nov-1979 MSN 431 DHC-6-300 N23BC South Pacific Island Airways

Left runway and collided with trees following a heavy landing at Tau Island, American Samoa.

03-Dec-1979 MSN 294 DHC-6-300 N8061V Evergeen International

Collided with terrain and crashed while en route from Nome, AK to Shishmaref, AK while operating under special VFR flight rules in low ceiling, fog and snow. The wreckage was not located until 10-Feb-1980. There were four fatalities.

11-Dec-1979 MSN 288 DHC-6-300 N288Z Commutair

Damaged in ground collision with Braniff Boeing 727 at Houston, TX

19-Dec-1979 MSN 252 DHC-6-300 HK-1710W Am-Son Drilling

While en route from Barranquilla to Cúcuta, Colombia the aircraft collided with Oroque Mountain, at the 11,500 foot level. There were three fatalities.

1980

22-Jan-1980 MSN 32 DHC-6-100 N332MA Alaska Aeronautical Industries

Badly damaged on landing short of runway at Kenai, AK

26-Jan-1980 MSN 214 DHC-6-200 LV-JMN Fuerza Aerea Argentina

Badly damaged in forced landing approximately 10km from Comodoro Rivadavia airport.

14-Mar-1980 MSN 36 DHC-6-100 C-FDMR Great Shield Air Service

Damaged after striking a snow bank while taxiing at Helmer Bay, SK

00-Apr-1980 MSN 376 DHC-6-300 9N-ABH Royal Nepal Airlines

Damaged at Bhojpur, Nepal; no further details

12-Jun-1980 MSN 405 DHC-6-300 FAC-948 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Damaged in forced landing 40km east of Santiago

28-Jul-1980 MSN 507 DHC-6-300 C-GPJB Air Gava

Sustained significant damage when left wing struck a sand bank after becoming airborne at Carole Lake, QC. The aircraft subsequently pivoted by 300 degrees, and the left wing failed as it struck the ground for a second time.

02-Sep-1980 MSN 453 DHC-6-300 HC-BAV Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Crashed at the 24 Mayo Airstrip, at Iliniza Mountain; no further details known.

08-Sep-1980 MSN 159 DHC-6-200 C-FOOL Lambair

Damaged in overrun of airstrip on landing at Seal River, MB

21-Sep-1980 MSN 606 DHC-6-300 N46RA Rio Airways

Damaged in forced landing immediately after take-off from Wichita Falls, TX

12-Dec-1980 MSN 108 DHC-6-100 C-FAWC Air BC

Damaged following rejected take-off at Victoria Harbour, BC 12-Dec-1980

19-Dec-1980 MSN 68 DHC-6-100 C-GEAW Air West Airlines

Hit by company Turbo Beaver C-FOEY at Victoria Harbour, BC

1981

06-Jan-1981 MSN 223 DHC-6-200 HI-367 SAPSA

Landed 70 metres short of the runway the threshold of the runway at Santo Domingo 06-Jan-1981

03-Feb-1981 MSN 350 DHC-6-300 N90503 Evergreen Helicopters

Damaged when landing gear failed during rejected take-off at Ambler, AK

24-Feb-1981 MSN 546 VP-FAW British Antarctic Survey

Sustained major damage to nose section upon hitting a hard sastrugi on take-off from the Mount Charity area. The aircraft continued to destination at Rothera, but damage was unable to be repaired on site.

27-Feb-1981 MSN 354 DHC-6-300 C-FCSV Canadian Department of Transport

Crashed neat Galt, ON while conducting a VFR training flight. The aircraft was operating with one propeller feathered, and descended into trees and broke apart from an altitude of 3,000 feet.

15-Mar-1981 MSN 130 DHC-6-100 CF-DHT Bradley Air Services

On landing approximately 35 miles east of Nord, Greenland one wheel broke through the sea ice. The aircraft was operating under charter to the University of Washington – Polar Science Centre. Bradley Air Services notified the Danish and Canadian authorities on 16-Mar-1981 that the aircraft had been abandoned, and was drifting in a southerly direction with sea ice.

21-May-1981 MSN 457 DHC-6-300 HC-BAX Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Collided with a fog shrouded mountainside near Zumba, Ecuador. There were 18 fatalities.

24-Jul-1981 MSN 327 DHC-6-300 5R-MGB Air Madagascar

Collided with mountainside northeast of Maroantsetra, Madagascar while operating a scheduled service Mandritsara - Maroantsetra - Antalaha - Andapa - Doany. There were 19 fatalities.

01-Aug-1981 MSN 625 DHC-6-300 C-GCVI Air Inuit

Overran airstrip by 175 feet, coming to a stop in an area of rocks and boulders at Sugluk, QC

02-Aug-1981 MSN 284 DHC-6-300 FAP 205 Fuerza Aérea Panameña

While en route Rio Hato Airbase – Penonome – Coclésito the aircraft struck a hillside at the 3,100ft level. All seven onboard were killed including General Omar Torrijos Herrera who had led the country’s military dictatorship since 1969.

21-Sep-1981 MSN 623 DHC-6-300 7P-LAB Lesotho Airways

Sustained structural damage in hard landing at Qacha's Nek, Lesotho

31-Oct-1981 MSN 416 DHC-6-300 TJ-CBC Cameroon Airlines

Unable to climb, and crash landed after reaching less than 50ft on take-off from Bafoussam, Cameroon. Investigation determined aircraft was well over maximum take-off weight. There was one fatality of the 23 onboard.

11-Nov-1981 MSN 546 DHC-6-300 VP-FAW British Antarctic Survey

Sustained major damage (again) when it was torn from its tie-down ropes and overturned during gale force winds at the Rothera Station.

11-Nov-1981 MSN 748 DHC-6-300 VP-FAZ British Antarctic Survey

Sustained major damage (again) when it was torn from its tie-down ropes and overturned during gale force winds at the Rothera Station. It was dismantled and shipped to the U.K. Aircraft was repaired at Fairoaks, UK using parts from MSN 546 VP-FAW which had sustained more significant damage in the same incident, and was deemed to be beyond economical repair.

04-Dec-1981 MSN 479 DHC-6-300 ST-AFP Government of Sudan

Damaged on ground at Khartoum

18-Dec-1981 MSN 609 DHC-6-300 HK-2216 ACES Colombia

Collided with mountainside on approach to Covenas, Colombia. The aircraft was on a scheduled service from Medellin to Monteria and Covenas; there were 13 fatalities.

1982

21-Feb-1982 MSN 105 DHC-6-100 N127PM Pilgrim Airlines

Crashed on frozen Scituate Reservoir following uncontained fire in cockpit. Was en route New York-La Guardia to Boston, 1 person killed.

11-Mar-1982 MSN 568 DHC-6-300 LN-BNK Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Crashed into sea 80 km east of Cape North while en route from Berlevaag to Mehamn, Norway. The aircraft's fin separated from the fuselage due to overload. There were 15 fatalities.

28-Mar-1982 MSN 213 DHC-6-200 C-FGJK Inuvik Coastal Airways

Damaged in collision with snowdrifts on landing at Cape Perry, NT

30-Mar-1982 MSN 340 DHC-6-300 C-FTFX Ptarmigan Airways

Collided with snow bank on landing, location unknown

15-May-1982 MSN 547 DHC-6-300 C-GKBO Kenn Borek Air

Broke through polar ice after landing at the North Pole with a group of tourists. All onboard evacuated safely and were rescued by another aircraft, however the Twin Otter had sunk out of sight within six hours of the accident.

16-May-1982 MSN 183 DHC-6-200 N103AQ Gifford Aviation

Crashed approximately 1300 feet short of the runway (100 feet from the Bering Sea) on approach to Hooper Bay, AK. The aircraft stalled shortly after landing flaps were selected as a result of the c of g being 7.7% aft of the maximum limit. There were no fatalities.

06-Jun-1982 MSN 260 DHC-6-300 SE-GEG Saudia [Swedair]

Damaged during strong windstorm while parked at King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia

10-Jun-1982 MSN 156 DHC-6-200 C-FZZM La Ronge Aviation Services

Damaged in water collision with two aircraft at Stony Rapids, SK

12-Aug-1982 MSN 501 DHC-6-300 XY-AEB Burma Airways

Collided with high ground and crashed approximately 8km from Mindat, in north west Burma. Rescuers were unable to reach the site for more than forty-eight hours due to poor conditions. There were 8 fatalities.

1983

28-Jan-1983 MSN 165 DHC-6-200 T-81 Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Crashed on take-off from Rio Gallegos, Argentina

15-Feb-1983 MSN 361 DHC-6-300 N361V Transwestern Airlines

While on a one-mile final, descending through 800ft to Sun Valley, ID an elevator control rod failed. The aircraft crash landed on an adjacent highway, and struck a snow bank. Contributing factors included use of non-standard parts, failure of inspection protocols and inadequate FAA oversight.

24-Feb-1983 MSN 737 DHC-6-300 TY-BBL Air Benin

Damaged beyond repair at Koko, Benin; no further details

10-Mar-1983 MSN 395 DHC-6-300 YA-GAZ Bakhtar Afghan Airlines

Crashed into mountains near Shashgow Ghazni, Afghanistan while en route from Uruzgan to Kabul. The cause was considered to be continued VFR flight into poor weather. There were no survivors.

30-Mar-1983 MSN 605 DHC-6-300 5A-DCP Libyan Ministry of Agriculture

Initially sustained damage in ground collision while taxiing at Benghazi, Libya. While repairs were being undertaken on the ramp, the aircraft was flipped over during a windstorm.

01-Apr-1983 MSN 161 DHC-6-200 N922MA Metro Airlines

Damaged beyond economical repair in severe windstorm while parked at Lawton, OK

02-Apr-1983 MSN 727 DHC-6-300 HK-2777X Policia Nacional de Colombia

Nose gear failed after landing, and aircraft left runway. Location unknown

14-May-1983 MSN 26 DHC-6-100 C-FVTL Kimba Air Services

Damaged beyond repair in hangar fire while parked at Calgary-Int'l, AB

21-Jun-1983 MSN 394 DHC-6-300 TZ-ACH Air Mali

Damaged beyond repair near Bamako, Mali; no further details

27-Jul-1983 MSN 543 DHC-6-300 PJ-WIF Winair

Damaged on landing at Saint Barthelemy, Guadeloupe

27-Aug-1983 MSN 40 DHC-6-100 C-FGQE Air BC

Damaged at Victoria Harbour, BC 27-Aug-1983 when hit by Kenmore Air DHC-3

08-Oct-1983 MSN 512 DHC-6-300 XY-AEE Burma Airways

Struck trees on nearby high ground after engine failed immediately after take-off at Lon Kin, Burma. There were 9 fatalities, and 5 survivors.

09-Oct-1983 MSN 115 DHC-6-100 C-FPPL Nahanni Air Service

Collided with 200ft high telecommunications tower & crashed while approaching Fort Franklin, NT in poor weather conditions. There were no survivors of the seven onboard.

23-Nov-1983 MSN 632 DHC-6-300 C-GTLA Austin Airways

Stuck a snow/ice covered lake surface 1,200 feet short of the runway at Lansdowne House. This was the second attempt to land at the airport in poor weather; the aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Sandy Lake, ON. There were 4 fatalities resulting from the post impact fire.

28-Nov-1983 MSN 384 DHC-6-300 OB-R-1158 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Damaged beyond repair in an accident at Trompeteros, Loreto District, Peru.

17-Dec-1983 MSN 213 DHC-6-200 C-FGJK Inuvik Coastal Airways

Crashed while attempting an overshoot on landing at Paulatuk, NT in blowing snow and a 25-30 knot crosswind.

1984

22-Mar-1984 MSN 156 DHC-6-200 C-FZZM La Ronge Aviation Services

Damaged when nose ski struck a one foot snow ridge landing at Mountain Lake, NT

24-Mar-1984 MSN 177 C-FDKK DHC-6-200 Inuvik Coastal Airlines

Damaged in collision with snow bank in NWT (no further details)

02-Apr-1984 MSN 619 DHC-6-300 9N-AET Tara Air

Aircraft struck a tree approximately 200m from the runway threshold on landing at Quthing, Lesotho. While the aircraft remained controllable and landed safely, there was significant damage to the right wing.

25-May-1984 MSN 170 DHC-6-200 T-83 Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Collided with high ground in vicinity of Cordoba, Argentina

21-Jun-1984 MSN 301 DHC-6-300 9N-ABA Royal Nepal Airlines

Damaged on landing at Taplejung as a result of unstabilized approach

13-Jul-1984 MSN 622 DHC-6-300 7P-LAA Lesotho Airways

Sustained significant wing damage in emergency landing after having an engine failure on take-off from Mokhotlong, Lesotho. The damage was assessed as repairable, but while being airlifted via helicopter from the accident site the aircraft was dropped from an altitude of 3000 feet.

21-Jul-1984 MSN 669 DHC-6-300 N43SP South Pacific Island Airways

Elevator control cable failed on final approach to Tau, and aircraft crashed into terminal building and adjacent vehicles. There was one fatality.

18-Aug-1984 MSN 417 DHC-6-300 C-GBDR Kenn Borek Air

Lost engine power and crash landed near Tuktoyaktuk, NT

09-Sep-1984 MSN 578 DHC-6-300 G-RBLA Metropolitan Airways

Left runway on landing at Newcastle sustaining damage to port wing and main landing gear

18-Sep-1984 MSN 436 DHC-6-300 C-GNSD Hudson’s Bay Company

Left runway and collided with a ditch while landing at Sugluk, QC

11-Oct-1984 MSN 34 DHC-6-100 C-FAUS Labrador Airways

Struck a rock outcropping near the summit of 2,050ft mountain, and crashed into a small wooded gully while returning to Goose Bay, NL.

20-Nov-1984 MSN 446 DHC-6-300 HC-BCG Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Collided with high ground while en route from Loja to Zumba, Ecuador. There were 16 fatalities.

19-Dec-1984 MSN 317 DHC-6-300 OB-R-1156 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Crashed in the vicinity of Jaen, Peru while enroute from Iquitos to Piura. There were 18 fatalities.

20-Dec-1984 MSN 461 DHC-6-300 PK-NUX Merpati Nusantara

Damaged in accident; no further details

20-Dec-1984 MSN 581 DHC-6-300 5H-MRD Air Tanzania

While on a crew training exercise, and cleared for an ILS approach to Dar es Salaam, the aircraft crashed in the area of Kerege. A fire in the starboard engine caused the crew to lose control of the aircraft. All three onboard were killed.

22-Dec-1984 MSN 376 DHC-6-300 9N-ABH Royal Nepal Airlines

Deviated from course and collided with cloud shrouded mountain after take-off from Bhojpur, Nepal. There were 15 fatalities.

1985

08-Jan-1985 - MSN 332 DHC-6-300 YA-GAY Bakhtar Afghan Airlines

Collided with high ground and crashed on approach to Bamiyan, Afghanistan. There were no injuries reported to the 20 persons onboard.

23-Jan-1985 MSN 497 DHC-6-300 HK-1910 ACES Colombia

Collided with mountainside in poor visibility at the 11,500ft level while on approach to Medellín, Colombia. There were 23 fatalities.

27-Jan-1985 MSN 787 DHC-6-300 VP-FBC British Antarctic Survey

Damaged during windstorm while parked at Rothera Research Station

27-Feb-1985 MSN 789 DHC-6-300 HK-2763X ACES Colombia

Aircraft was set on fire, and destroyed by protesters on the ground at El Bagre, Colombia.

28-Feb-1985 MSN 172 DHC-6-200 T-84 Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Damaged beyond repair by high winds while on the ground at Bernardo O’Higgins Air Base, Antarctica

12-Mar-1985 MSN 401 DHC-6-300 N540N Sea Airmotive

Crashed while executing a missed approach at a temporary winter airstrip at Barter Island, AK following a flight from Prudhoe Bay. The weather conditions at the time were marginal, there was a significant build up of wing ice and the de-ice boots were not activated.

03-Apr-1985 MSN 193 DHC-6-200 N3434 Mountain Air Cargo

Damaged in forced landing after take-off from Grand Rapids, MI

15-Apr-1985 MSN 621 DHC-6-300 5A-DCS Libyan Ministry of Agriculture

Aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair in the U.S. airstrike on Tripoli Airport.

12-Aug-1985 MSN 346 DHC-6-300 PK-NUG Merpati Nusantara

Damaged beyond repair at Mulia, Papua, Indonesia. There were two fatalities and 17 survivors – no further details known.

15-Sep-1985 MSN 726 DHC-6-300 AP-BCG Pakistan International

Damaged in ground collision with AP-BCH at Islamabad, Pakistan

15-Sep-1985 MSN 768 DHC-6-300 AP-BCH Pakistan International

Damaged in ground collision with AP-BCG at Islamabad, Pakistan

00-Oct-1985 MSN 787 DHC-6-300 VP-FBC British Antarctic Survey

Damaged during windstorm while parked at Rothera Research Station

11-Oct-1985 MSN 192 DHC-6-200 N3257 Mountain Air Cargo

Collided with rising terrain in the vicinity of Homer City, PA while en route on a nightly State College, PA – Pittsburgh, PA cargo service.

07-Nov-1985 MSN 281 DHC-6-300 VH-TGH Trans Australia Airlines

Left runway at Shute Harbour, QLD

1986

07-Feb-1986 MSN 61 DHC-6-100 N204EH ERA Helicopters

Collided with snow bank & left runway on landing at Mekoryuk, AK

20-Apr-1986 MSN 318 DHC-6-300 5R-MGA Air Madagascar

Left runway on take-off from Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar – aircraft travelled through drainage ditch and came to a stop a further 300m from the runway.

27-Apr-1986 MSN 780 DHC-6-300 HK-2761 ACES Colombia

Collided with high ground on approach to Saravena, Colombia in poor weather. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Bogotá and there were 13 fatalities.

25-May-1986 MSN 156 DHC-6-200 C-FZZM La Ronge Aviation Services

Broke through ice while taxiing on lake at Reliance, NT. It was subsequently dropped by helicopter during recovery.

12-Jun-1986 MSN 635 DHC-6-300 G-BGPC Loganair

Collided with rising ground in the vicinity of Laphroaig, while on approach to Port Ellen in poor visibility. Subsequent investigation determined that Laphroaig had been incorrectly identified as Port Ellen in the deteriorating weather conditions.

14-Jun-1986 MSN 309 DHC-6-300 13807 Royal Canadian Air Force

While engaged in a search and rescue mission in the area west of Calgary, the aircraft collided with a mountainside in the Kananaskis Park. There were no survivors among the eight onboard

18-Jun-1986 MSN 348 DHC-6-300 N76GC Grand Canyon Airlines

While operating sightseeing flight from Grand Canyon, AZ the aircraft collided with Bell JetRanger N6TC at an altitude of 6,500 feet in the vicinity of the Tonto Plateau. There were no survivors of the 20 persons onboard.

22-Jun-1986 MSN 819 DHC-6-300 ET-AIQ Ethiopian Airlines

Stalled and crashed into trees while attempting to out climb rising terrain near Dembidollo, Ethiopia. All 20 onboard survived, however the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

04-Aug-1986 MSN 785 DHC-6-300 V2-LCJ LIAT

Crashed into sea while on approach to Saint Vincent in poor weather. There were 13 fatalities

29-Nov-1986 MSN 190 DHC-6-200 N930MA Sunaire

Left runway at San Juan at a speed of approximately 60kts and collided with the glide slope building

07-Dec-1986 MSN 360 DHC-6-300 LN-BNY Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Damaged on ground at Florö, Norway

1987

07-Feb-1987 MSN 341 DHC-6-300 8Q-GIA Inter Atoll Air

Right float failed on landing in moderate seas at Felivaru, Maldives and the aircraft was subsequently blown out to open sea & sunk. The 16 on board escaped safely.

19-May-1987 MSN 363 DHC-6-300 CP-1018 YPFB-Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos

Collided with high ground on approach to El Trompillo Airport, at Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The aircraft was en route from Camiri, there were 11 fatalities and 2 survivors.

23-May-1987 MSN 474 DHC-6-300 PK-NUW Merpati Nusantara

Crashed into a ravine on approach to Ruteng Airport, Flores Island, Indonesia. There were 8 fatalities.

25-May-1987 MSN 76 DHC-6-100 PK-MAM Mission Aviation Fellowship

Crashed into a ravine on approach to Ilaga, Papua, Indonesia. There were 7 fatalities.

13-Jun-1987 MSN 58 DHC-6-100 C-FWGE Athabaska Airways

Collided with trees while attempting to go around at Maudsley Lake, SK

26-Jun-1987 MSN 78 DHC-6-100 C-FAKM Air BC

Damaged during crew training near Gambier Island, BC

04-Aug-1987 MSN 169 DHC-6-200 N931MA Resort Commuter Airlines

While on a scheduled TW Express flight, operating VFR in the vicinity of Palmdale, CA the aircraft collided with Cessna 172 N737EV. Both aircraft managed to land safely, with the Twin Otter going to Lancaster, CA

03-Sep-1987 MSN 235 DHC-6-300 OY-POF Greenlandair

Damaged in heavy landing at Jameson Land, Greenland

11-Oct-1987 MSN 419 DHC-6-300 HK-2920X Aeroejecutivos

Crashed while making emergency landing at El Poleo, Colombia; 2 fatalities and 7 survivors, no further details.

16-Oct-1987 MSN 617 DHC-6-300 G-BGMC South East Air

Damaged on the ground at London-Heathrow

30-Dec-1987 MSN 459 DHC-6-300 PK-NUY Merpati Nusantara

Disappeared soon after departure from Samarinda, Indonesia while en route to Berau Town, Indonesia. There were 19 onboard.

1987

19-Jan-1988 MSN 159 DHC-6-200 N996SA Mountain Air Cargo

During approach to Charlotte, NC the aircraft descended below the glide path, collided with trees and crashed short of the runway.

01-Feb-1988 MSN 529 DHC-6-300 5N-AKV Aero Contractors Nigeria

Damaged in overrun of runway on landing at Warri, Nigeria

12-Apr-1988 MSN 438 DHC-6-300 C-GMAS Mackenzie Air

Struck a snow bank while landing on a frozen lake near Yellowknife, NT

17-Jun-1988 MSN 68 DHC-6-100 N202RH Samoa Air

Damaged beyond repair in hard landing, short of the runway at Tau, Manua, American Samoa

14-Jul-1988 MSN 417 DHC-6-300 C-GKBM Empire Airways

Only seven months after being rebuilt from its 1984 crash, the aircraft flew into the side of Battle Creek Mountain while operating a U.S. Forest Service flight from Redmond, OR to John Day, OR. The investigation determined the probable cause as acute in-flight incapacitation by the single pilot.

20-Jul-1988 MSN 195 DHC-6-200 N7267 Fairways Corp.

The aircraft was performing its first flight back to Washington-National following a maintenance inspection; it stalled and crashed immediately after take-off. Subsequent investigation determined the flaps were left in the full down position following the maintenance work, and this was not rectified before take-off.

08-Oct-1988 MSN 490 DHC-6-300 XT-AAX Air Burkina

Crashed on take-off at Dori, Burkina Faso; no further details

18-Nov-1988 MSN 280 DHC-6-300 VH-AQB Australian Airlines

Left runway at Dunk Island and collided with trees during take-off in strong crosswinds

27-Nov-1988 MSN 697 DHC-6-300 7P-LAM Lesotho Airways

Right wing torn off during runway excursion on landing at Nkau

30-Nov-1988 MSN 670 DHC-6-300 5A-DDD Aero Club Libya

Collided with oil pipeline on approach to Hamada Oilfield, Libya

04-Dec-1988 MSN 25 DHC-6-100 N525EH ERA Helicopters

Damaged while taxiing at Homer, AK

27-Dec-1988 MSN 559 DHC-6-300 N74GC Grand Canyon Airlines

Collided with construction machinery while taxiing for departure at Grand Canyon, AZ

1989

20-Feb-1989 MSN 94 DHC-6-100 C-GQKN Air BC

Damaged in hard landing at Victoria Harbour, BC

25-May-1989 MSN 319 DHC-6-300 C-FMPH Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Left runway on take-off from gravel strip at Colville Lake, NT. The aircraft first hit a building and then travelled over an embankment. There were no fatalities.

11-Jun-1989 MSN 676 DHC-6-300 HK-2486X Aerotaxi Casanare S.A.

Collided with a hillside near Caribabare, Colombia in poor weather. The aircraft was en route from El Yopal to Tama, near the Venezuelan frontier. There were 6 fatalities, and 24 survivors.

21-Jul-1989 MSN 147 DHC-6-200 P2-OTR Curtain Brothers PNG

Crashed 66 miles east of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea while operating a cargo flight. There was one fatality.

21-Jul-1989 MSN 366 DHC-6-300 P2-RDW Talair

Stalled and crashed shortly after take-off from Porgera East Gap Airfield, PNG. There were 3 fatalities and 18 survivors.

07-Aug-1989 MSN 699 DHC-6-300 ET-AIL RRC Air Services

Collided with mountainside in the Baro River basin. The aircraft was en route from Addis Ababa to the Fugnido refugee camp - there were 16 fatalities.

08-Aug-1989 MSN 773 DHC-6-300 N236SA Scenic Airlines

Damaged by windstorm on ground at Las Vegas, NV

15-Sep-1989 MSN 345 DHC-6-300 PK-NUE Merpati Nusantara

Crashed on approach to Bintuni, Papua while enroute from Manokwari-Rendani, there were 22 fatalties

17-Sep-1989 MSN 127 DHC-6-200 N54AN Virgin Islands Seaplane Shuttle

Sustained crush damage to forward fuselage at Saint Croix during Hurricane Hugo

17-Sep-1989 MSN 135 DHC-6-200 C-FBRA Virgin Islands Seaplane Shuttle

Damaged beyond repair as a result of Hurricane Hugo at Saint Croix

19-Sep-1989 MSN 201 DHC-6-200 N851TB Cape Smythe Air Services

Damaged beyond repair when the front spreader bar and float struts failed in a hard landing, in 4-5 foot swells and 10-15 knots wind at Sleepy Bay, AK. All onboard escaped uninjured. TT 25,821 hrs.

27-Sep-1989 MSN 439 DHC-6-300 N75GC Grand Canyon Airlines

Following a bounced landing the crew lost control of the aircraft while attempting to go around. There were ten fatalities.

26-Oct-1989 MSN 566 DHC-6-300 C-GBJE Air Inuit

Aircraft left runway in windy conditions landing at Kangiqsujuak, QC and collided with a ditch. There were no injuries, however the aircraft received substantial damage.

28-Oct-1989 MSN 400 DHC-6-300 N707PV Aloha IslandAir

Collided with a mountain ridge on northeastern shore of the island of Molokai, while en route from Kahului, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. The subsequent investigation determined the primary cause as continued visual flight into IMC conditions. There were 20 fatalities.

03-Dec-1989 MSN 325 DHC-6-300 OB-R-1162 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Sank following forced landing in Amazon River

08-Nov-1989 MSN 786 DHC-6-300 FAF 786 French Air Force

Aircraft crashed in the Sinai desert; no further details

18-Dec-1989 MSN 473 DHC-6-300 PK-NUT Merpati Nusantara

Left runway on landing at Manokwari, Indonesia

1990

06-Jan-1990 MSN 686 DHC-6-300 HR-ALG Aerolineas SOSA

Burnt out by cabin fire while parked at La Ceiba

29-Mar-1990 MSN 204 DHC-6-200 N200EH ERA Aviation

Sustained major damage in hard landing and runway excursion at Chevak, AK

30-Mar-1990 MSN 664 DHC-6-300 D4-CAY TACV Cabo Verde

Hit by company CASA 212 while doing an engine run on the ground at Praia

12-Apr-1990 MSN 536 DHC-6-300 LN-BNS Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from Værøy, operating a scheduled service to Bodø, Norway. Although the wind speed was 14 knots over the company limit (with gusts reaching 57 knots) the aircraft continued its departure. It entered an area of severe turbulence and wind shear after take-off, which ultimately caused a structural overload, and the aircraft crashed into the water. There were 5 fatalities.

06-Jun-1990 MSN 349 DHC-6-300 C-FWAB Ptarmigan Airways

Failed to climb and struck a parked helicopter on take-off from a gravel esker two miles north of Thistle Lake, NT; upon hitting the Bell 206 the aircraft cart wheeled and burned. There were two fatalities

30-Jun-1990 MSN 336 DHC-6-300 HB-LOI Zimex Aviation

Badly damaged at Chitembo, Angola while operating for IRC

05-Jul-1990 MSN 544 DHC-6-300 HP-759 Aeroperlas

After departure from Colón, Panama the aircraft was hijacked by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces. The Co-pilot and three passengers made contact with the authorities near Viterbo, in western Colombia; while the Captain was released near Villavicencio.

22-Aug-1990 MSN 53 DHC-6-100 N203E National Executive Flight Service

Damaged in mid-air collision with helicopter

29-Oct-1990 MSN 63 DHC-6-100 63 Royal Norwegian Air Force

On approach to the airfield at Honningsvåg with 15 people onboard, the aircraft entered severe turbulence and crashed short of the airport. Two of three crew were killed as well as one passenger.

03-Apr-1990 MSN 488 DHC-6-300 PK-NUQ Merpati Nusantara

Lost altitude and collided with a hilltop after take-off from Lebuhanraio, Indonesia. All 17 onboard survived the accident.

04-Apr-1990 MSN 180 DHC-6-200 HR-ALH Isleña de Inversiones S.A.

Crashed into the ocean 175ft short of the runway threshold on short final at Isla de Útila, Honduras.

18-Apr-1990 MSN 131 DHC-6-100 N187SA Aeroperlas S.A.

Crashed into Caribbean shortly after take-off from Isla Contadora, Panama following multiple bird strikes (Parrots). The failure of the No. 2 engine caused the aircraft to enter a descending turn which continued until impact with the sea. There were 20 fatalities and 2 survivors.

03-May-1990 MSN 579 DHC-6-300 5H-MRB Air Tanzania

Damaged in aborted hard landing on nose gear at Dodoma, Tanzania during positioning flight. Following the incident the aircraft continued on to Dar es Salaam and was withdrawn from use there until repaired circa 1993/1994.

30-Jun-1990 MSN 273 DHC-6-300 C-FIOK Aklak Air

Right main gear failed due to overload after touchdown at Tuktoyaktuk, NT

05-Nov-1990 MSN 766 DHC-6-300 PJ-WIH Winair

Damaged on landing at Saint Eustatius

09-Dec-1990 MSN 14 DHC-6-100 N121PM Southern California Skydiving

Damaged in forced landing & collision with trees and fence at Perris, CA 09-Dec-1990

1991

14-Feb-1991 MSN 832 DHC-6-300 FAE-447 Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana

Collided with mountainside at the 5,400 ft level while flying from Macao to Taisha, Ecuador. There were 22 fatalities.

19-Feb-1991 MSN 770 DHC-6-300 HK-2758X ACES Colombia

After arrival at Otu, Colombia on a scheduled service from Medellín, the aircraft was seized by armed guerillas. After ordering the passengers and crew off the aircraft it was doused with gasoline and set on fire.

29-Mar-1991 MSN 511 DHC-6-300 HB-LOM Zimex Aviation

Struck by surface-to-air missile overhead Angola

23-Apr-1991 MSN 762 DHC-6-300 C-GMDC Air Inuit

Landing gear failed as a result of overload in hard landing at Povungnituk, QC

09-Jun-1991 MSN 301 DHC-6-300 9N-ABA Royal Nepal Airlines

Damaged beyond repair in a runway excursion accident at Lukla

12-Jun-1991 MSN 342 DHC-6-300 N242CA Corporate Air

Damaged in ground collision with another aircraft at Denver, CO

28-Jun-1991 MSN 795 DHC-6-300 9N-ABS United Nations Nepal

Collided with trees while attempting to go around on landing at Simikot, Nepal.

04-Jul-1991 MSN 606 DHC-6-300 HK-2889 Helicol Colombia

Collided with mountainside on VFR approach to El Yopal, Colombia. The aircraft was approximately 5km from the airfield and some 20 degrees off approach track. There were three fatalities.

10-Jul-1991 MSN 843 DHC-6-300 RAN-26 Royal Nepal Army

Flew into a wooded hillside at the 5,800ft level approximately 10 minutes after take-off from Surkhet. Investigation suggested that an incorrect altimeter setting had been used. There were three fatalities.

09-Sep-1991 MSN 123 DHC-6-100 P2-RDC Talair

While returning to Mendi with another company DHC-6, the weather deteriorated significantly. The first DHC-6 landed safely however P2-RDC executed a missed approach, and entered a very low circuit attempting to maintain visual. A forced landing was undertaken on an adjacent road, during which the port wing collided with trees, forcing the engine & propeller into the fuselage.

27-Sep-1991 MSN 271 DHC-6-300 H4-SIA Solomon Airlines

Collided with Mount Nashua at the 4,000ft level in heavy rain and low cloud, while descending from 8,000ft. The aircraft was en route from Kirakira to Honiara, and there were 15 fatalities

26-Oct-1991 MSN 793 DHC-6-300 N724CA Hermens Air

Twice failed to become airborne on take-off from Chevak, AK & crashed into a nearby gully. At the time there were 30-40kt crosswinds, and the take-off was attempted with a flap setting contrary to the weather conditions at the time.

05-Dec-1991 MSN 813 DHC-6-300 A4O-DB Oman Aviation

Nose gear failed on landing, and aircraft left runway at Khasab, Oman

1992

29-Jan-1992 MSN 127 DHC-6-100 C-FHNM Air Satellite

Skidded off icy runway and overturned at Baie Comeau, QC

14-Feb-1992 MSN 445 DHC-6-300 LN-BNJ Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Damaged on landing at Sandnessjøen, Norway

24-Feb-1992 MSN 723 DHC-6-300 N723CA Hermens Air

Damaged in ground collision with vehicle at Anchorage, AK

12-Mar-1992 MSN 452 DHC-6-300 TN-ACX Lina Congo

Crashed at Etsouali, Congo during a thunderstorm. There were 3 fatalities and 5 survivors; no further details known.

19-Mar-1992 MSN 532 DHC-6-300 C-GQKZ Bearskin Lake Air Service

Stalled and crashed immediately after takeoff from Red Lake, ON

22-Apr-1992 MSN 141 DHC-6-200 N141PV Perris Valley Skydiving

Crashed immediately after take-off from Perris, CA following a power loss in the right engine. Subsequent investigation determined that the fuel was heavily contaminated with water, an emulsifying agent and bacteria. There were 16 fatalities, and 6 injured.

05-Jul-1992 MSN 302 DHC-6-300 9N-ABB Royal Nepal Airlines

Left runway and collided with a fence on take-off from Jumla, Nepal

08-Jul-1992 MSN 834 DHC-6-300 FAE-449 Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana

Damaged on landing at Tena, Ecuador

19-Jul-1992 MSN 247 DHC-6-300 C-GOES Bradley Air Services

Badly damaged during crosswind landing on a gravel esker at McKeand River, NU

27-Aug-1992 MSN 316 DHC-6-300 OB-R-1153 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Lost power in one engine and crashed near the banks of the Río Algodón, Loreto Region, Peru. There were 8 fatalities.

07-Oct-1992 MSN 487 DHC-6-300 PK-NUO Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion as a result of hard, bounded landing at Ruteng, Indonesia

21-Oct-1992 MSN 379 DHC-6-300 OB-R-1155 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Crashed into jungle near Lake Caballococha, Peru following engine failure. There were eight fatalities and three survivors.

16-Dec-1992 MSN 383 DHC-6-300 PK-NUH Merpati Nusantara

Left runway on take-off from Wamena, Indonesia

29-Oct-1992 MSN 286 DHC-6-300 P2-RDI Talair

Lost directional control on landing at Esa'Ala, PNG and as the aircraft entered the parking area it struck a 3ft hill on the western edge. The nose gear failed, and the aircraft spun around 90 degrees. As the aircraft came to a halt a fire broke out in the left engine, which was extinguished by the pilot. The Australian safety investigators believe that the left main gear tire was seriously deflated.

29-Nov-1992 MSN 713 DHC-6-300 HK-2536X ACES Colombia

Collided with mountainside after continuing VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The aircraft was en route from San Jose del Guaviare to Bogota. There were 22 fatalities.

08-Dec-1992 MSN 49 DHC-6-100 PK-YPG Trigana Air

On take-off from the 1400ft unprepared strip at Pogapa (altitude of 6400ft) the aircraft left the runway and over an embankment. Subsequent investigation determined the take-off was attempted with the parking brake set.

17-Dec-1992 MSN 390 DHC-6-300 PK-NUK Merpati Nusantara

Left runway on take-off at Lubuan Bajo sustaining damaged to nose and wing.

1993

12-Feb-1993 MSN 152 DHC-6-200 F-GHXY SAGA Trading

Damaged by arson fire while parked at La Ferte Gauche

06-Mar-1993 MSN 95 DHC-6-100 C-FQBT Kenn Borek Air

Ground looped on take-off from a fuel cache landing strip on Baffin Island, at position 69.58N/76.59W

24-Mar-1993 MSN 152 DHC-6-200 F-GHXY SAGA Trading

Damaged by arson fire while parked at La Ferte Gauche (see also 12-Feb-1993)

06-Jun-1993 MSN 771 DHC-6-300 HK-2759 ACES Colombia

Flew into a hillside, at the 3,000ft level while on a visual approach to El Yopal, Colombia. There were two fatalities.

17-Jul-1993 MSN 391 DHC-6-300 PK-NUL Merpati Nusantara

Stalled and crashed shortly after take-off from Nabire after cargo of rice bags shifted

16-Sep-1993 MSN 473 DHC-6-300 PK-NUT Merpati Nusantara

Left runway on take-off at Bintuni, Indonesia

27-Oct-1993 MSN 408 DHC-6-300 LN-BNM Widerøes Flyveselskap AS

Collided with high ground on approach to Namsos, Norway, while operating a scheduled service from Trondheim. There were six fatalities.

10-Dec-1993 MSN 393 DHC-6-300 6V-ADE Air Senegal

While on approach to Dakar the aircraft was hit by a Gambia Airways NAMC YS-11A which was in a climbing right turn following departure. The collision severed the tail of the Twin Otter, and it crashed into the sea, killing the 3 onboard.

1994

19-Mar-1994 MSN 775 DHC-6-300 5A-DJK Light Air Transport & Technical Services

Destroyed when aircraft crashed during training flight at Tripoli, Libya

05-Apr-1994 MSN 436 DHC-6-300 FAE-450 Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Aircraft collided with Mount Lozan, at the 13,400ft level, while en route from Taura to Latacunga, Ecuador. The mountaintop was obscured in cloud, and the aircraft was on track, but below the required 15,500 minimum altitude necessary to clear the terrain.

12-May-1994 MSN 601 DHC-6-300 N28SP South Pacific Island Airways

Damaged in hard landing at Tau Airport, Tau Island due to wind shear on final approach

19-May-1994 MSN 55 DHC-6-100 PK-YNM Trigana Air

Damaged as a result of runway excursion on take-off from Wagethe, Papua, Indonesia

14-Aug-1994 MSN 55 DHC-6-100 PK-YNM Trigana Air

Damaged as a result of runway overrun on landing at Biak

27-Aug-1994 MSN 803 DHC-6-300 N141Z U.S. Forest Service

Damaged in landing short of runway at McCall, ID

13-Sep-1994 MSN 538 5N-ATQ Aero Contractors Nigeria

Collided with trees on a 2700 foot hill in Karsana, Nigeria on approach to Abuja in reduced visibility. There were two injuries and two fatalities.

17-Sep-1994 MSN 36 DHC-6-100 C-FDMR Pacific Coastal Airlines

While climbing through 100ft on a 16nm flight to Pruth Bay, an elevator cable broke just as the flaps were retracting. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the water and sank immediately. There were four aboard, of which only one survived (the Captain).

24-Nov-1994 MSN 55 DHC-6-100 PK-YNM Trigana Air

Crashed in dense jungle and caught fire at the 7,500ft level of Deyjey Mountain while en route from Nabire to Obano, Papua, Indonesia

24-Nov-1994 MSN 314 DHC-6-300 C-GKBD Kenn Borek Air

Struck the ridge of a 100ft iceberg & crashed immediately after take-off from the Rothera Research Station, Adelaide Island, Antarctica. The aircraft had departed Calgary, AB fifteen days prior on its ferry to Antarctica for the summer, and was bound for Patriot Hills, Byrd, McMurdo and finally Terra Nova Bay. All four onboard were killed.

26-Nov-1994 MSN 487 DHC-6-300 PK-NUO Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion on landing at Eltari, Indonesia

12-Dec-1994 MSN 151 DHC-6-200 C-FJCL Regionnair

Damaged when nose gear failed in hard landing at Tete-a-la-Baleine, QC

17-Dec-1994 MSN 187 DHC-6-200 Mission Aviation Fellowship

Collided with mountainside at 6400ft level, near Olsobip, Papua New Guinea. Aircraft was enroute from Tabubil to Selbang in poor weather. There were a total of 28 fatalities – the passenger load was 18 adults, 5 children and 3 infants plus a crew of 2.

1995

03-Jan-1995 MSN 244 DHC-6-300 P2-IAA Islands Aviation

Directional control lost on take-off at Bili, Papua New Guinea; ran off runway

17-Jan-1995 MSN 392 DHC-6-300 9N-ABI Royal Nepal Airlines

Failed to become airborne and crashed through perimeter fence on take-off at Kathmandu, Nepal. There was one fatality and 21 survivors.

16-Mar-1995 MSN 207 DHC-6-200 N37ST Ted McGill

Ditched into the Pacific Ocean approximately 175 nautical miles northeast of Honolulu, Hawaii while on delivery flight to Great Barrier Airlines of Auckland, New Zealand. The aircraft began experiencing significant fuel flow problems 6 hours & 30 minutes into the 17 hour ferry flight from Oakland, CA to Honolulu, HI which culminated in the ditching just after the 14 hour mark. All three occupants survived and were rescued.

23-Apr-1995 MSN 607 DHC-6-300 5N-AJQ Bristow Helicopters

Left runway and collided with parked aircraft while attempting to recover from a hard landing at Lagos, Nigeria. The aircraft was arriving from Port Harcourt.

12-Jul-1995 MSN 275 DHC-6-300 P2-MBI Milne Bay Air

Caught fire and crashed immediately after take-off from the Gurney Airport at Alatau, Papua New Guinea. Subsequent investigation linked the source of the fire to be electrical, combined with kerosene which was being carried in passenger luggage. There were 15 fatalities.

17-Jul-1995 MSN 473 DHC-6-300 PK-NUT Merpati Nusantara

Aircraft aquaplaned off runway during take-off, and crashed through an adjacent banana plantation, at Bintuni, Indonesia. There was one fatality and sixteen survivors.

22-Oct-1995 MSN 818 DHC-6-300 ET-AIO Ethiopian Airlines

While descending into Addis Ababa the aircraft's windscreen was shattered by a large Vulture; a forced landing was undertaken approximately 300m short of the runway. After landing the aircraft ran into a small gully and ground looped.

10-Dec-1995 MSN 390 DHC-6-300 PK-NUK Merpati Nusantara

Crashed into Molo Strait while en route from Bima, Sumbawa Island to Ruteng, Flores Island, Indonesia. There were fourteen fatalities.

1996

01-Feb-1996 MSN 597 DHC-6-300 5N-AVD Aero Contractors Nigeria

Aircraft left the runway on landing at Warri, Nigeria and collided with a ditch before coming to a stop in rough ground near the airfield perimeter.

16-Feb-1996 MSN 714 DHC-6-300 TG-JAK AVCOM

Descended into trees 4.5 miles from the airport and crashed on final approach to El Quiche, Guatemala. The aircraft was on a ferry flight from Guatemala City, and there were 2 fatalities.

09-Mar-1996 MSN 129 DHC-6-100 N245GW Carson Helicopters

Contact with the aircraft was lost between Bagua and Puerto Galilea, Peru before it was to make an emergency landing at an airstrip in the Amazon jungle. Due to bad weather en route the planned course had been altered, and the aircraft became fuel critical. Three persons on board were killed.

02-Apr-1996 MSN 177 DHC-6-200 RP-C1154 Pacific Airways

While taxiing across runway 13 at Manila, the aircraft was struck by a Philippine Airlines Boeing 737-300 EI-BZF which was taking off. The Boeing pushed the Twin Otter some 130m before coming to a stop. Both occupants survived.

07-Apr-1996 MSN 591 DHC-6-300 N143SA Dolphin Express

Veered off runway, and collided with a fence on take-off at Virgin Gorda, BVI.

10-May-1996 MSN 126 DHC-6-100 XA-SWJ Aeroservicios Empresariales de Durango S.A

The aircraft collided with high ground on approach to an airstrip serving the silver mine at Santa Maria de Otaez, Durango, Mexico. There were 14 fatalities of the 16 persons on board.

09-Jul-1996 MSN 290 DHC-6-300 P2-MBB Milne Bay Air

Struck a mountain at the 9,200 foot level in poor weather.

17-Jul-1996 MSN 734 DHC-6-300 XA-TCF Trans Caribe

Crashed some 40 meters short of the runway on final approach to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The aircraft, which was operated on amphibious floats was arriving from Isla Holbox, with 18 onboard. There was one fatality.

09-Aug-1996 MSN 171 DHC-6-200 LV-LNY TAPSA - Transportes Aéreos Petroleros S.A.

Right wing struck hillside while in low level flight from Cutral Có to Rincón de los Sauces. Two onboard survived, and aircraft wreckage returned to Cutral where it remained through at least 2004.

12-Aug-1996 MSN 427 DHC-6-300 C-GNDN Bradley Air Services

Following a bounced landing at an off-airport landing site at Markham Bay, the aircraft attempted to take off again. The main gear struck rocks, the aircraft stalled and crashed onto a rocky beach, becoming partially submerged in the process. There were two fatalities.

14-Sep-1996 MSN 498 DHC-6-300 F-OGHO Air Guadeloupe

Sustained tail damage as a result of Hurricane Marilyn, at Pointe-à-Pitre

30-Sep-1996 MSN 210 DHC-6-200 PK-YPF Trigana Air Service

Overran the runway an down an embankment on landing at Ilaga, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

03-Oct-1996 MSN 74 DHC-6-100 9Q-CXK Malu Aviation

Crashed shortly after take-off from Kahemba, Zaire.

24-Nov-1996 MSN 478 DHC-6-300 PK-NUU Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion on take-off at Kamur, Indonesia

30-Nov-1996 MSN 746 DHC-6-300 HK-2602 ACES Colombia

Stalled and collided with Padre Amaya Mountain at the 7147ft level, after take-off from Medellin, while operating a scheduled service to Bahia Solano. Investigation determined the aircraft was overloaded by approximately 375 lbs; there were fourteen fatalities.

1997

10-Mar-1997 MSN 82 DHC-6-100 C-FCSF La Ronge Aviation Services

Damaged in ground collision at Points North Landing, SK

21-Apr-1997 MSN 342 DHC-6-300 N242CA Corporate Air

Ditched into Pacific Ocean, 73 miles northeast of Hilo, HI while en route from Oakland, CA to Honolulu, HI. The cause was determined to be inadequate fuel management.

10-May-1997 MSN 648 DHC-6-300 CS-TFD Air São Tomé & Príncipe

Left runway following hard landing at Principe in gusty wind conditions

31-May-1997 MSN 655 DHC-6-300 9N-ABQ Royal Nepal Airlines

Landed hard at Phaplu, Nepal and sustained damage to nose gear

18-Jul-1997 MSN 250 DHC-6-300 P2-MMU Goroka Air Service

The aircraft collided with mountainside at 7,400ft level while descending into Goroka in poor visibility. There were two fatalities.

21-Jul-1997 MSN 672 DHC-6-300 N776BF Continental Aviation Services

Damaged when nose gear failed after landing at Elko, NV

23-Jul-1997 MSN 112 DHC-6-100 N491AL Sky’s the Limit Skydiving

Damaged in forced landing near Sussex, NJ

12-Sep-1997 MSN 612 DHC-6-300 9Q-CRE TMK Air Commuter

The aircraft was destroyed by impact and post impact fire when it apparently struck a hillside during approach to Uvira. The aircraft was operating a flight to Bukavu.

03-Nov-1997 MSN 169 TI-ATZ Aviones Taxi Aéreo S.A. *Newly Added*

Runway excursion on landing, and subsequent collision with trees, at Barra de Tortugero, Costa Rica.

09-Nov-1997 MSN 706 DHC-6-300 VH-HPY Royal Australian Army

Collided with rising ground after following incorrect routing on a training mission near Simbai, PNG

12-Nov-1997 MSN 448 DHC-6-300 DQ-AFM Air Fiji

Rolled into light pole during engine start at Suva, Fiji

07-Dec-1997 MSN 678 DHC-6-300 5W-FAU Polynesian Airlines

Flew into a ridge side at the 600ft level, approximately 1km from the Fagali Airport, at Apia, Western Samoa. After initially diverting to an alternate (Faleolo Int'l. Airport) due to weather at the destination field, the aircraft broke off the approach to Faleolo and proceeded to the original destination visually, when the accident occurred.

1998

08-Jan-1998 MSN 791 DHC-6-300 9M-MDJ Malaysian Airlines

Landed slightly past the normal touchdown point at Limbang. It bounced twice before skidding and then weaved about the runway centre line. The aircraft overran the runway paved surface and crashed into a drain.

23-Jul-1998 MSN 209 DHC-6-200 C-GFYN Adlair Aviation

Damaged in rejected take-off from rough strip located 131 miles south of Pelly Bay, NU

19-Aug-1998 MSN 7 DHC-6-100 FAC 935 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Crashed shortly after take-off from Cerro Moreno Air Base, Antofagasta, Chile. All occupants survived the accident, however the aircraft was deemed beyond economical repair.

21-Aug-1998 MSN 710 DHC-6-300 9N-ACC Lumbini Airways

Collided with Mount Annapurna at the 7000ft level while en route from Jomsom to Pokhara. There were 18 fatalities.

28-Sep-1998 MSN 550 DHC-6-300 D4-CAX TACV Cabo Verde

While on final approach to land at Praia, in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions resulting from an approaching severe thunderstorm the aircraft struck the ground. It was on a scheduled service from São Nikolau Island with 22 onboard - there was one fatality.

1999

19-Mar-1999 MSN 724 DHC-6-300 C-FWLQ Provincial Airlines

While attempting a second visual approach to Davis Inlet in instrument conditions the aircraft struck the frozen surface of the Labrador Sea. There was one fatality of the two crew onboard.

00-Apr-1999 MSN 151 DHC-6-200 C-FJCL Regionnair

Damaged when right wing struck snow bank at Chevery, QC

05-Apr-1999 MSN 188 DHC-6-200 N838MA Carib-Air Cargo

After departure from Lantana, operating a charter flight to Kissimmee, FL the right engine lost oil pressure was shut down & the propeller • feathered. While on final approach for landing at Lantana the pilot heard another aircraft enter the runway, and a go-around was initiated. The aircraft collided with the ground while executing the go-around. Subsequent investigation determined the oil cap on the affected engine had not been properly secured.

08-Apr-1999 MSN 777 DHC-6-300 HK-2760 Aerotaxi Casanare

Collided with Cerro la Carbonera, at the 8,000ft level, approximately 15km from the airfield while on approach to Malaga, Colombia. There were five fatalities.

22-Apr-1999 MSN 481 DHC-6-300 PK-NUS Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion on landing, and subsequent collision with drainage ditch at Anggi, Indonesia

23-Apr-1999 MSN 139 DHC-6-200 N719AS Samoa Aviation

Left runway, crossed an open ditch and collided with an embankment on landing at Fitiuta, Samoa. Subsequent investigation determined contributing factors were 1) a downwind landing and 2) the left engine's failure to transition to beta range on roll out.

08-May-1999 MSN 694 DHC-6-300 YJ-RV9 Vanair

Aircraft was destroyed when it flew into the ocean on descent to Port Vila, in darkness and heavy rain conditions. There were 7 fatalities.

08-Aug-1999 MSN 247 DHC-6-300 N224SA Seaborne Aviation

Damaged in water collision with company DHC-6 N288SA, Ketchikan, AK

08-Aug-1999 MSN 389 DHC-6-300 N288SA Seaborne Aviation

Damaged in water collision with company DHC-6 N224SA, Ketchikan, AK

09-Aug-1999 MSN 478 DHC-6-300 PK-NUU Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion on landing at Ilaga, Indonesia

17-Aug-1999 MSN 827 DHC-6-300 9XR-KD Alliance Express

Damaged while landing on improvised airstrip near Lobutu, DRC

25-Dec-1999 MSN 796 DHC-6-300 9N-AFL Skyline Airways

Collided with Mount Burja Lek, after take-off from Simara, Nepal. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service to Kathmandu, there were 10 fatalities.

2000

22-Jan-2000 MSN 481 DHC-6-300 PK-NUS Merpati Nusantara

Runway excursion on landing at Biak, Indonesia

10-Feb-2000 MSN 334 DHC-6-300 F-GUTH Alp’Azur Airlines

Crashed on take-off from Courcheval Altiport

17-Mar-2000 MSN 624 DHC-6-300 HP-1267APP Aeroperlas

Collided with mountainside at 2500ft level, 12.5 nautical miles from Puerto Obaldia while on approach. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Panama City.

05-May-2000 MSN 556 DHC-6-300 N241SA Scenic Airlines

Runway excursion on take-off in gusting winds and collided with terrain at Monument Valley, UT

27-Jul-2000 MSN 654 DHC-6-300 9N-ABP Royal Nepal Airlines

Collided with trees at the 4,3000 ft level of Jarayakhali hill, while en route from Bajhang to Dhangadhi, Nepal. There were 25 fatalities.

30-Jul-2000 MSN 240 DHC-6-300 C-FWAH Maxwell W. Ward

Badly damaged in bounced crosswind landing at Yellowknife’s Back Bay, NT

31-Jul-2000 MSN 163 DHC-6-200 N201RH Win Win Aviation

The aircraft was being positioned from Hinckley to Louisburg, NC for maintenance, and diverted initially to Franklin County Airport, and • subsequently to Raleigh-Durham due to weather conditions. It crashed approximately 2 miles from the Raleigh-Durham airport. The single pilot had less than 150hrs on the type, and was not instrument rated. There was 1 fatality and 2 injured.

06-Sep-2000 MSN 334 DHC-6-300 HP-1276APP Aeroperlas

Left runway on landing, and collided with trees at Rio Sidra

01-Nov-2000 MSN 86 DHC-6-100 C-GGAW Westcoast Air

Crashed shortly after take-off from Vancouver Harbour, BC following engine failure. There were no fatalities.

2001

18-Jan-2001 MSN 23 DHC-6-100 PK-LTZ Germania Trisila Air

Damaged in overrun on landing at Enarotali, Papua

02-Feb-2001 MSN 610 DHC-6-300 PK-ZAP Asmat Air

Runway excursion, and over embankment on landing at Ninia, Indonesia

19-Feb-2001 MSN 82 DHC-6-100 8Q-TMA Trans Maldivian Airways

Damaged in water collision with 8Q-TMH at Sun Island Resort, Ari Atoll

24-Mar-2001 MSN 254 DHC-6-300 F-OGES Air Caraïbes

As a result of an asymmetric power condition, veered left and crashed into a house while crossing the Col de la Tourmente on very short final to Saint Barthélemy. There were 19 fatalities onboard the aircraft, and one on the ground.

01-May-2001 MSN 423 DHC-6-300 N49SJ U.S. Department of the Interior

Left runway and collided with terrain on landing roll at Star, ID

17-Nov-2001 MSN 651 DHC-6-300 9N-AFD Yeti Airways

Left runway on landing at Jumla after colliding with birds on approach

27-Nov-2001 MSN 410 DHC-6-300 VQ-TVG Interisland Airways

Damaged when the aircraft ran into a ditch at Providenciales

2002

15-Jan-2002 MSN 752 DHC-6-300 XC-FIT Procuraduría General de la República

Left runway on landing at Chilpancingo, Mexico, collided with a blast fence and overturned. The aircraft was subsequently badly damaged by fire. There were 4 fatalities of 18 onboard.

30-Jan-2002 MSN 638 DHC-6-300 9N-ABO Royal Nepal Airlines

Damaged in hard landing at Nepalganj, Nepal

25-May-2002 MSN 458 DHC-6-300 PK-YPZ Trigana Air Service

Crashed in poor weather approximately 30 miles from Nabire, Indonesia while en route to Enarotali, Indonesia. There were six fatalities.

17-Jul-2002 MSN 828 DHC-6-300 9N-AGF Skyline Airways

Flew into a hillside, approximately 10km from the airport at Surkhet while inbound from Jumla, Nepal. There were four fatalities.

19-Jul-2002 MSN 351 N353PM Pro Mech Air

Sustained substantial damage when it collided with DHC-6 N235SA at the dock in Ketchikan, AK

19-Aug-2002 MSN 655 DHC-6-300 9N-ABQ Royal Nepal Airlines

Landed hard at Nepalganj, Nepal and sustained damage to nose gear

22-Aug-2002 MSN 762 DHC-6-300 9N-AFR Shangri La Air

Collided with fog shrouded hill just below the summit on approach to Pokhara, Nepal. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Jomsom, Nepal. There were 18 fatalities.

03-Sep-2002 MSN 498 DHC-6-300 PK-YPQ Trigana Air Service

Touched down short of the runway at Silimo, Indonesia and collided with a ditch.

2003

21-Jan-2003 MSN 193 DHC-6-200 N206EH ERA Aviation

Drifted off runway and struck snow berm while landing in 15kt crosswind at Kipnuk, AK

27-Mar-2003 MSN 261 DHC-6-300 P2-WAY Air Regional

Collided with mountainside three minutes after take-off from Gurung Mulia, Papua, Indonesia. Aircraft was en route to Wamena, there were four fatalities and sixteen survivors.

28-Apr-2003 MSN 313 DHC-6-300 PK-WAR Air Regional

Damaged in forced landing short of airport, on approach to Mulia, Papua, Indonesia. Aircraft was inbound from Wamena.

05-Jun-2003 MSN 750 DHC-6-300 C-GOGC Province of Ontario

During the process of water scooping from Lake Wicksteed in support of a firefighting mission, the aircraft nose over and sank to the bottom of the shallow lake in an inverted position.

03-Sep-2003 MSN 106 DHC-6-100 C-FGQH Westcoast Air

Damaged when left float failed at Vancouver-Harbour, BC

07-Nov-2003 MSN 783 DHC-6-300 VP-FBB British Antarctic Survey

Crashed on landing at Rothera Research Station, Antarctica

2004

05-Jan-2004 MSN 509 DHC-6-300 P2-KSG Regional Air

Lost control and left the grass/clay 780m runway at Sturt Island

19-Jan-2004 MSN 255 DHC-6-300 PK-WAX Air Regional

Landed hard short of the runway, ground looped and slid into a ditch at Mulia, Papua, Indonesia.

02-Apr-2004 MSN 557 DHC-6-300 YV-184CP Fundavair

Sustained structural damage to fuselage in a hard landing at Luepa

17-May-2004 MSN 434 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMC Trans Maldivian Airways

Left float struck a seawall and aircraft crashed on take-off from Male

25-May-2004 MSN 651 DHC-6-300 9N-AFD Yeti Airways

The aircraft was destroyed when it apparently flew into high ground while en route between Kathmandu and Lukla. The point of impact was reportedly on the west side of the Lamjura Pass at the 11,600ft level. The accident happened in daylight (about 1400L). At the time there was said to be a 'heavy cloud build up' in the area of the pass.

30-Jun-2004 MSN 477 DHC-6-300 8P-MLK Trans Island Airways

During a rejected take-off from Saint Vincent the aircraft departed the right side of the runway, travelled across a field and then collided with a ditch and perimeter fence.

05-Jul-2004 MSN 303 DHC-6-300 C-FMOL North-Wright Airways

On take-off from a 1,500ft gravel strip at Mile 222 of the Canol Road (west of Norman Wells) the aircraft departed the left side of the runway at approximately 60 knots, coming to rest in an adjacent creek. There was substantial damage to the landing gear and the right wing separated from the fuselage.

26-Jul-2004 MSN 815 DHC-6-300 F-OIQF Air Moorea

Left runway while landing at Ua Pou Airport, Marquesas

29-Jul-2004 MSN 353 DHC-6-300 P2-MBA Airlines PNG

Due to poor weather at destination (Onange) the aircraft diverted to Yongai, some 27km to the east. During the flight the aircraft collided with trees and crashed in a mountain valley at an elevation of 2,286m ASL. There were two fatalities.

19-Nov-2004 MSN 658 DHC-6-300 HB-LOK Zimex Aviation

Damaged on landing at Ledjmet Oilfield 405, Algeria

2005

27-Jan-2005 MSN 217 DHC-6-200 N201EH ERA Aviation

Blown off of ice covered runway by 20-25kt crosswind while landing at Toksook, AK

06-Feb-2005 MSN 360 DHC-6-300 Turismo Aereo S.A.

Damaged when nose gear failed as a result of a hard landing at Rio Sidra

22-Feb-2005 MSN 174 DHC-6-200 P2-MFQ Mission Aviation Fellowship

Crashed into trees while circling in the Bimin Valley, nearby the Wobegon airstrip, while on approach. There were two fatalities.

23-Feb-2005 MSN 831 DHC-6-300 PK-LTY Germania Trisila Air

Damaged on landing at Enarotali, Indonesia 23-Feb-2005

12-Apr-2005 MSN 23 DHC-6-100 PK-LTZ Germania Trisila Air

Disappeared 8 minutes after take-off from Timika, Papua (Indonesia); wreckage located 17-Apr-2005, there were 17 fatalities.

05-May-2005 MSN 272 DHC-6-300 C-GBEB North-Wright Airways

Damaged in emergency landing at Resolute, NT after losing ski assembly during flight

24-Jun-2005 MSN 193 DHC-6-200 N3434 Aerohio Aviation

Stalled and crashed while attempting to recover from a bounced landing at Rittman, OH while on crew training exercise.

05-Sep-2005 MSN 735 DHC-6-300 9Q-CBO TMK Air Commuter

Aircraft lost power shortly after take-off from Goma which resulted in a forced landing in a banana field. There were no fatalities, however the aircraft sustained significant damage.

11-Sep-2005 MSN 556 DHC-6-300 N241SA Scenic Airlines

Runway excursion on landing in gusty conditions at North Las Vegas, NV, and struck a shallow ditch.

14-Nov-2005 MSN 598 DHC-6-300 ZS-NJK Solenta Aviation

Struck high ground on approach to Akon, Sudan causing failure of the right main gear

12-Dec-2005 MSN 805 DHC-6-300 TI-AZQ Nature Air

2006

Crashed into the forest approximately 2 km from the airport while on approach to Tamarindo, Costa Rica

10-Jan-2006 MSN 337 DHC-6-300 TI-BAF Nature Air

Left the runway following a tire failure on take-off from Puerto Jimenez 10-Jan-2006

00-Mar-2006 MSN 570 DHC-6-300 5A-DAU Waha Oil Company

Badly damaged at company oil camp in Libya, no further details

05-Mar-2006 MSN 8 DHC-6-100C-FCCE Transwest Air

Damaged in ground collision with DHC-2-III C-FOED at La Ronge, SK

23-May-2006 MSN 648 DHC-6-300 S9-BAL Air São Tomé & Príncipe

While on crew training sortie the aircraft crashed into Baía Ana Chavez while on its third approach to São Tomé. There were four fatalities. The wreckage was recovered from the ocean, and was noted in the company hangar at São Tomé 28-Jun-2006.

21-Jun-2006 MSN 708 DHC-6-300 9N-AEQ Skyline Airways

Stalled and crashed while executing a tight turn to land on Jumla's runway 27 after a go around from runway 09. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Nepalganj, and Surkhet - there were 9 fatalities.

03-Jul-2006 MSN 720 DHC-6-300 9N-AEB Yeti Airways

Collided with perimeter fence on approach to Bajura 03-Jul-2006, which tore off left main gear; the aircraft then impacted a culvert before coming to a stop some 900 feet from the runway threshold

08-Jul-2006 MSN 154 DHC-6-200 Nakina Outpost Camps & Air Services

Damaged during runway excursion at Nakina, ON

29-Jul-2006 MSN 53 DHC-6-100 N203E Quantum Leap Skydiving

Crashed immediately after take-off from Sullivan Regional Airport, MO as a result of an engine failure. It struck a utility pole and • impacted the ground just north of the airport. The subsequent NTSB investigation determined the cause to be pilot error in managing the emergency following the engine failure.

06-Nov-2006 MSN 461 DHC-6-300 C-FIZD Provincial Airlines

Aircraft struck a wooden safety curb on take-off from the Marine Atlantic dock, upon landing at Goose Bay the right main gear failed. The aircraft left the runway and sustained additional damage to the right wing. Repairable and returned to service.

17-Nov-2006 MSN 535 DHC-6-300 PK-YPY Trigana Air Service

Collided with mountainside at the 10,500ft level while en route from Mulia to Ilaga, Indonesia. There were 12 fatalities.

2007

06-May-2007 MSN 742 DHC-6-300 FAF 742 French Air Force

Crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing on a road, while en route from El Gora Air Base to Santa Katarina. There were 9 fatalities.

24-May-2007 MSN 483 DHC-6-300 OB-1636 TANS-Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva

Crashed in mountains after departure from Orellana, Peru. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Iquitos to Pucallpa, with en route stops at Requena, Orellana, Pampa Hermosa and Contamana. There were 13 fatalities and 7 survivors.

23-Jun-2007 MSN 813 DHC-6-300 7O-ADK Yemenia

After taxiing to the ramp at the Occidental Petroleum airfield at Al-Naeem, Yemen the aircraft came under gunfire from a security guard. There was one fatality and five injuries, and the aircraft sustained considerable damage.

29-Jun-2007 MSN 720 DHC-6-300 9N-AEB Yeti Airways

Veered off the runway, and nose gear failed on landing at Surkhet, Nepal

01-Jul-2007 MSN 685 DHC-6-300 PK-YRU Trigana Air Service

Left runway at Mulia and collided with rocks and came to stop in a ditch adjacent to the rwy

08-Jul-2007 MSN 108 DHC-6-100 C-FAWC Liard Air

Crashed on take-off from a gravel airstrip adjacent to the Northern Rockies Lodge at Muncho Lake, BC. Subsequent investigation determined that at its operating weight the aircraft lacked sufficient performance to clear the obstacles at the end of the 950ft runway. The aircraft was destroyed by post impact fire, there was one fatality and four injured.

09-Aug-2007 MSN 608 DHC-6-300 F-OIQI Air Moorea

Lost altitude and crashed into the ocean immediately after take-off from Moorea-Temae Airport, while operating a scheduled service to Papeete. The accident was primarily attributed to elevator control cable failure - there were 20 fatalities.

31-Aug-2007 MSN 598 DHC-6-300 ZS-NJK Solenta Aviation

While flying at low level along a river between Punia and Goma, Congo the aircraft collided with power lines, severing a large portion of the vertical stabilizer. The aircraft was ditched into the river, and subsequently sank. It was operating a humanitarian flight on behalf of Air Serv International.

2008

30-Jan-2008 MSN 356 DHC-6-300 PK-BRP Aviastar Mandiri

Damaged as a result of runway excursion on landing at Sugapa

05-Apr-2008 MSN 461 DHC-6-300 C-FIZD Provincial Airlines

While doing a touch & go 86 miles from Nain, NL to determine suitability of frozen lake surface, the nose gear separated when it hit a snow bank. The aircraft slid to a stop about 100 feet further on.

24-Apr-2008 MSN 242 DHC-6-300 TR-LGU Air Service Gabon

Hit by Antonov-26 TR-LIN while parked at Libreville, Gabon

28-Apr-2008 MSN 461 DHC-6-300 C-FIZD Provincial Airlines

The aircraft was being recovered from the accident location to be flown out as a sling load via helicopter. During the recovery process the sling failed, and the aircraft fell approximately 300 meters.

02-Jun-2008 MSN 404 DHC-6-300 FAC-947 Fuerza Aerea de Chile

While undertaking a low level training sortie from Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport, the aircraft collided with high-tension wires and crashed on a hillside near Cochamó, Chile. There were three fatalities.

18-Jun-2008 MSN 47 DHC-6-100 N656WA Wiggins Airways

Crashed immediately after take-off from Barnstable Airport, Hyannis, MA as a result of a failure to remove a control lock. Wiggins Airways operate a twice-daily from Hyannis to Nantucket carrying parcels for UPS and Fedex.

08-Jul-2008 MSN 684 DHC-6-300 PK-YPX Trigana Air Service

Left side of airstrip on landing, crossing over a bank and finally ground looped before coming to a stop at Dekai, Indonesia

14-Jul-2008 MSN 445 DHC-6-300 8Q-MAS Maldivian Air Taxi

Collided with a speedboat, and crashed while attempting to go around after a failed landing at the Adaaran Club Bathala, in the North Ari Atoll, Maldives. The weather was windy with rough sea conditions at the time. All 17 onboard escaped safely, however the aircraft sank in shallow water.

16-Jul-2008 MSN 272 DHC-6-300 C-GBEB North-Wright Airways

Stalled and crashed into trees on final approach to Hook Lake, NT

13-Sep-2008 MSN 844 DHC-6-300 9M-MDM MASWings

Landed short of rwy, struck a low earth bank and collided with a building at Be'Kelalan, Malaysia

08-Oct-2008 MSN 720 DHC-6-300 9N-AEB Yeti Airways

Collided with perimeter fence on approach to Lukla, Nepal in poor visibility. Aircraft was damaged beyond repair from impact and post impact fire. There were 18 fatalities.

17-Nov-2008 MSN 288 DHC-6-300 TR-LGS Air Service Gabon

Damaged as a result of runway excursion at Tsika, Gabon

12-Dec-2008 MSN 299 DHC-6-300 PK-BRS Aviastar Mandiri

Left runway on take-off at Ewer, Papua, Indonesia

18-Dec-2008 MSN 249 DHC-6-300 J8-VBS Grenadine Airways

While exiting the runway to the company ramp at St Vincent the aircraft entered an open drainage ditch

24-Dec-2008 MSN 812 DHC-6-300 9N-ABT Royal Nepal Airlines

Left runway, over steep slope before colliding with perimeter fence on take-off from Kathmandu

2009

02-Apr-2009 MSN 8 DHC-6-100 C-FCCE Transwest Air

Veered off airstrip and collided with fence and trees, while taking off from snow adjacent to runway at La Ronge, SK. Aircraft was deemed beyond economical repair.

02-May-2009 MSN 447 DHC-6-300 C-GPAO Kenn Borek Air

Left runway on landing at Tuktoyaktuk, NT and travelled down an embankment into shallow water

16-May-2009 MSN 403 DHC-6-300 HP-747APP Aeroperlas

Left runway and ran into ditch on landing at Cartí

02-Jun-2009 MSN 224 DHC-6-200 8Q-MAG Maldivian Air Taxi

Upon completion of a low-level photography mission around the Halaveli Resort, the aircraft crashed when the right wing struck the water during a turn. All onboard escaped from the wreckage successfully.

29-Jun-2009 MSN 756 DHC-6-300 PK-BRO Aviastar Mandiri

Collided with a mountainside at the 9,600ft level while flying from Dekai, to Wamena. The aircraft was operating a cargo flight, and there were 3 fatalities

03-Jul-2009 MSN 364 DHC-6-300 SE-GEE Skydive Airlines

While taxiing for take-off at Uppsala-Gryttjohn the right main landing gear failed

29-Jul-2009 MSN 235 DHC-6-300 OY-POF Greenlandair

Damaged in heavy landing at an unprepared remote airstrip located 340km north of Constable Point

02-Aug-2009 MSN 626 DHC-6-300 PK-NVC Merpati Nusantara

Collided with mountainside at 9300ft level while approaching Oksibil, Indonesia. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Jayapura, and there were 15 fatalities.

11-Aug-2009 MSN 441 DHC-6-300 P2-MCG Airlines PNG

While on a scheduled service from Port Moresby to Kokoda, PNG the aircraft impacted the eastern slope of the Kokoda Gap, approximately 11 km southeast of the air strip. There were 13 fatalities.

14-Sep-2009 MSN 299 DHC-6-300 PK-BRS Aviastar Mandiri

Left runway on landing at Serui 14-Sep-2009; nose gear failure & damage to wing and propeller

2010

18-Jan-2010 MSN 726 DHC-6-300 P2-EMO Emerald Aviation

Left runway on take-off from Kikori, PNG and collided with trees and came to a halt down an embankment

24-Feb-2010 MSN 273 DHC-6-300 C-FAKB Flightline Investments

While overhead the U.K. on 24-Feb-2010 en route from Canada to the Maldives, an electrical fire developed in the power distribution and generator control box located in the cabin roof area. An emergency landing was undertaken at London-Gatwick after successfully isolating the electrical system.

10-Mar-2010 MSN 751 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMK Trans Maldivian Airways

Sustained wing damage resulting from hard, bounced landing at the Dhunikolhu Resort

15-Apr-2010 MSN 650 DHC-6-300 C-GKBC Kenn Borek Air

Failed to get airborne on take-off from unprepared strip on Melville Island ice cap 15-Apr-2010

19-Apr-2010 MSN 830 DHC-6-300 9N-ABX Royal Nepal Airlines

Damaged on landing at Kangel Danda, Nepal

10-May-2010 MSN 377 DHC-6-300 C-FSJB Kenn Borek Air

During a survey operation the aircraft broke through the ice after landing, approximately 168km north of Alert, Ellesmere Island, NU. The crew of two, and three scientists were safely rescued later the same day, and the aircraft was last seen as submerged to wing level.

18-Jul-2010 MSN 383 DHC-6-300 PK-NUH Merpati Nusantara

Left runway following rejected take-off from Bintuni, Indonesia

14-Nov-2010 MSN 671 DHC-6-300 C-GVZH Kenn Borek Air

Destroyed by fire while parked inside Aklak Air hangar at Inuvik, NT

15-Dec-2010 MSN 806 DHC-6-300 9N-AFZ Tara Air

While descending to 8,500 feet to avoid conflicting traffic, the aircraft collided with Palunge Hill in the Srichaur district, while on a charter flight from Lamidanda to Kathmandu. There were 22 fatalities.

2011

20-Jan-2011 MSN 834 DHC-6-300 FAE-449 Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana

Crashed into Rio Anzu while en route Pastaza - Tena, Ecuador

08-Mar-2011 MSN 57 DHC-6-100 N157KM Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing

Crashed during a post-maintenance test flight operating from Clayton County Airport, Georgia, when it came down in trees and broke apart, killing both occupants. The accident flight was the first after both engines had been replaced with new PT6A-27 series.

16-Apr-2011 MSN 513 DHC-6-300 5Y-SLF Safarilink

Damaged on take-off at Keekorok, Kenya

11-Jul-2011 MSN 530 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMD Trans Maldivian Airways

On landing the aircraft impacted a large swell, became airborne again, then landed hard. The final landing caused structural damage and failure of both floats. Additional damage was sustained as a result of remaining submerged for three days, and the subsequent recovery operation.

24-Aug-2011 MSN 804 DHC-6-300 9M-MDM MASwings

Runway excursion on landing at Lawas, Malaysia

22-Sep-2011 MSN 367 C-GARW Arctic Sunwest Charters

Crashed after hitting power lines & building during a go-around at Yellowknife, NT

17-Oct-2011 MSN 383 DHC-6-300 PK-NUH Merpati Nusantara

Left runway following bounced landing at Dabra, Indonesia and collided with banana trees; repairable

06-Dec-2011 MSN 338 C-FDHB Kenn Borek Air

Damaged as a result of landing short of the runway at Kimmirut, NU

2012

09-Feb-2012 MSN 146 DHC-6-200 8Q-MAT Maldivian Air Taxi

Damaged when float attachment failed on landing at Male

09-Mar-2012 MSN 324 DHC-6-300 FAP-317 Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Right float failed, aircraft broke apart on hard landing & sank in Caballo Lake

08-Apr-2012 MSN 462 DHC-6-300 PK-YRF Trigana Air Service

Aircraft collided with airport buildings after landing at Mulia, in the Papua region of Indonesia, when both pilots were injured by gunfire originating from the airport perimeter. There was one passenger fatality, and two other injuries.

30-Apr-2012 MSN 312 DHC-6-300 C-GCKB Kenn Borek Air

Damaged when a/c broke through ice, 195nm north of Iqaluit, NU

10-May-2012 MSN 655 DHC-6-300 9N-ABQ Tara Air

Left runway on line-up at Jomsom, Nepal following nose-gear linkage failure

15-May-2012 MSN 330 DHC-6-200 P2-MCZ Airlines PNG

Left runway on landing at Sasareme, PNG

09-Jul-2012 MSN 454 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMT Trans Maldivian Airways

Damaged while docking at Rangali Island which resulted in aircraft sinking

17-Jul-2012 MSN 455 DHC-6-300 9N-ABM Tara Air

Collided with electricity pole immediately after take-off from Simikot, Nepal

21-Sep-2012 MSN 655 DHC-6-300 9N-ABQ Tara Air

Left wing struck rocks adjacent to runway while on take-off from Juphal-Dolpa, Nepal

07-Nov-2012 MSN 629 DHC-6-300 9M-MDO MASWings

Left runway and collided with drainage ditch and fence on landing at Marudi

2013

23-Jan-2013 MSN 650 DHC-6-300 C-GKBC Kenn Borek Air

The aircraft was operating a positioning flight from the Amundsen-Scott Station to the Italian Zuchelli Station at Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica when it struck Mount Elizabeth at the 3,900 metre (ASL) level. The weather at the time of the crash was heavy snow with winds of up to 170 km/hr; there were three fatalities.

05-Feb-2013 MSN 462 DHC-6-300 PK-YRF Trigana Air Service

Left runway and collided with ditch on landing at Apalapsili

17-Apr-2013 MSN 231 DHC-6-300 RDPL-34180 Lao Air Company

Clipped trees and crashed into a canal immediately after take-off from Nathong, Laos

05-May-2013 MSN 725 DHC-6-300 C-GKBO Kenn Borek Air

Damaged when nose gear failed after striking rocks during taxi, unknown location in Greenland

16-May-2013 MSN 638 DHC-6-300 9N-ABO Royal Nepal Airlines

Left runway at Jomsom, Nepal and collided with obstacles before going over embankment. The aircraft came to a stop on the banks of the Kaligandaki River. There were no fatalities, however the aircraft sustained major damage.

02-Aug-2013 MSN 751 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMK Trans Maldivian Airways

Sustained wing damage on landing at Male

10-Oct-2013 MSN 804 DHC-6-300 9M-MDM MASWings

Crashed into a house while attempting second approach to land at Kudat, while operating a scheduled service from Kota Kinabalu. There were two fatalities

27-Nov-2013 MSN 792 DHC-6-300 9M-MDK MASWings

Runway excursion on landing at Bario, Malaysia

2014

02-Jan-2014 MSN 772 DHC-6-300 TI-BFN Nature Air

Damaged as a result of runway excursion and collision with a ditch, on landing at La Fortuna

28-Jan-2014 MSN 670 DHC-6-300 5A-DDC Petro Air

Damaged on landing at Brega-Altahadi, Libya

05-Feb-2014 MSN 861 DHC-6-400 RA-67282 Chukotavia

Damaged when nose gear failed after landing at Anadyr

16-Feb-2014 MSN 302 DHC-6-300 9N-ABB Royal Nepal Airlines

Collided with high ground, at the 7,000ft level in the Argakhanchi district, after departure from Pokhara, Nepal. The aircraft was operating a flight from Kathmandu to Jumla, with an en route stop at Pokhara. There were 18 fatalities.

15-May-2014 MSN 330 DHC-6-300 P2-MCZ Airlines PNG

Left runway on landing at a privately owned logging strip at Sasereme, PNG, near Balimo

20-Sep-2014 MSN 528 DHC-6-300 P2-KSF Hevilift PNG

Collided with Mount Lawes, PNG at the 1,600 foot level while on approach to Port Moresby. There were four fatalities.

28-Sep-2014 MSN 493 DHC-6-300 C-GKSN Air Labrador

Left runway on landing at La Tabatiere, QC damaging nose gear, prop and fuselage

22-Dec-2014 MSN 721 DHC-6-300 XA-UOA TATSA

Starboard wing struck a tree on take-off at Tequesquitengo, Morelos causing the aircraft to leave the airstrip and collide with adjacent shipping containers. Sustained major damage, including severing of fuselage aft of main cabin door.

2015

11-Jan-2015 MSN 685 DHC-6-300 PK-YRU Trigana Air Service

Left runway at Enarotali and came to a stop in a ditch

09-Feb-2015 MSN 139 DHC-6-200 N70EA Eagle Air Transport

Damaged in a ground collision with company DHC-6-200 N30EA at Sebastian, FL. Both aircraft were en route to a skydiving event in Puerto Rico at the time.

09-Feb-2015 MSN 191 DHC-6-200 N30EA Eagle Air Transport

Damaged in a ground collision with company DHC-6-200 N70EA at Sebastian, FL. Both aircraft were en route to a skydiving event in Puerto Rico at the time.

02-Jul-2015 MSN 435 DHC-6-300 8Q-MAN Trans Maldivian Airways

Badly damaged in hard landing offshore the Kuredu Resort

09-Jul-2015 MSN 893 DHC-6-400 9M-SSD MASWings

Hit by Challenger 601 N639TS on the ramp at Mukah

11-Jul-2015 MSN 571 DHC-6-300 8Q-MAP Trans Maldivian Airways

Sustained damage to tail & rudder as a result of a collision with 8Q-TMG on the water at Male

11-Jul-2015 MSN 597 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMG Trans Maldivian Airways

Sustained damage as a result of collision with 8Q-MAP on the water at Male

26-Aug-2015 MSN 883 DHC-6-400 9M-SSB MASWings

Left runway on landing at Mukah

28-Aug-2015 MSN 915 DHC-6-400 JA201D First Flying

Left runway on landing at Aguni, collided with a drainage ditch and impacted trees adjacent to airfield

06-Sep-2015 MSN 181 DHC-6-200 N181CS Rampart Aviation

Landed off runway and collided with trees whilst attempting a go around at Franklinton, NC

21-Sep-2015 MSN 798 DHC-6-300 8Q-TME Trans Maldivian Airways

Sank while docked at the Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort 21-Sep-2015 during strong winds and sea swells

02-Oct-2015 MSN 132 DHC-6-200 DU-SD4 Skydive Dubai

Left elevated runway at Dubai Marina and struck rock breakwater

02-Oct-2015 MSN 741 DHC-6-300 PK-BRM Aviastar Mandiri

Collided with mountainside at 7745 ft elevation while enroute from Masamba to Makassar. The findings indicated an ignorance of the risks of a cruise altitude lower than the highest level en route terrain during IMC conditions.

25-Oct-2015 MSN 893 DHC-6-400 9M-SSD MASWings

Left runway onto soft ground following failure of left main tire, while landing at Mukah, Malaysia

2016

24-Feb-2016 MSN 926 DHC-6-400 9N-AHH Tara Air

Aircraft collided with high ground near Rupse Chhahara, Nepal while en route from Pokhara to Jomsom. There were 23 fatalities.

09-Apr-2016 MSN 15 DHC-6-100 N122PM Skydive San Marcos

Left runway and collided with trees at Fentress Air Park, TX

27-Aug-2017 MSN 883 DHC-6-400 9M-SSB MASWings

Runway excursion on landing at Marudi

11-Nov-2016 MSN 620 DHC-6-300 PK-HVM Dimonim Air

Damaged in collision with vehicle on t/o at Puncak Jaya

2017

13-Apr-2017 MSN 874 B-55571 Daily Air Corp.

Sustained major damage in runway excursion on landing at Lanyu, Orchid Island

24-May-2017 MSN 489 DHC-6-300 N708PV Skydive Perris

Left runway as a result of hard landing at Perris, CA & collided with fuel truck

27-May-2017 MSN 625 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMV Trans Maldivian Airways

Became partially submerged following bounced at at Malé

21-Aug-2017 MSN 14 DHC-6-100 N121PM Sussex Skydive Inc.

Damaged when door separated from aircraft during flight

04-Oct-2017 MSN 655 DHC-6-300 8Q-ISB Island Aviation Services

Crashed on landing in Hulhumale Lagoon, Male

16-Nov-2017 MSN 226 DHC-6-200HG 8Q-IAG Island Aviation Services

Floats detached after striking three successive swells on take-off from Dhoores Island, and partially sank. There were no fatalities or major injuries, but the aircraft sustained considerable damage.

28-Nov-2017 MSN 455 DHC-6-300 9N-ABM Tara Air

Damaged in runway excursion at Simikot

2018

20-Mar-2018 MSN 527 DHC-6-300 N716JP Bald Mountain Air Service

Aircraft struck a person just after becoming airborne from a sea ice strip approximately 140 miles from Deadhorse, AK on 20-Mar-2018. The aircraft was participating in ICEX 2018 exercise at the time, and it sustained significant damage to left wing and aileron.

15-Apr-2018 MSN 17 C-FSCA DHC-6-100 Transwest Air

Damaged beyond economical repair as a result of a hangar fire at Prince Albert, SK.

09-Jun-2018 MSN 729 DHC-6-300 9N-AEV Tara Air

Runway excursion & collision with fence at Jumla, Nepal

12-Jun-2018 MSN 560 FAE-452 Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana

Runway excursion on landing at Guayaquil

25-Jun-2018 MSN 685 DHC-6-300 PK-YRU Trigana Air Service

Hit by gunfire after landing at Kenyam, Indonesia

30-Aug-2018 MSN 822 DHC-6-300 Ethiopian Air Force

Crashed near Modjo, in the Lumme district. The aircraft was en route from Dire Dawa to Bischoftu, and there were 18 fatalities.

28-Nov-2018 MSN 689 DHC-6-300 PK-OCL Airfast Indonesia

Damaged when starboard gear failed on taxi at Juanda

2019

07-May-2019 MSN 430 DHC-6-300 C-GNDO Air Inuit

Damaged on take-off 57km from Kuujjuarapik 07-May-2019

11-May-2019 MSN 305 13803 Royal Canadian Air Force

Sustained station 60 damage on landing on sea ice north of Inuvik, NT

14-Aug-2019 MSN 167 DHC-6-200 T-82 Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Damaged in landing accident 54km from Moriambo Base, Ross Island, Antarctica

15-Aug-2019 MSN 320 DHC-6-300 N322AV Berry Aviation

Badly damaged in landing accident at San Marcos, TX

18-Sep-2019 MSN 950 DHC-6-400 PK-CDC Rimbun Air

Collided with mountainside at 13,500’ level between Timika & Ilaga on 18-Sep-2019. There were 4 fatalities.

11-Oct-2019 MSN 66 DHC-6-100 N166DH Randigo LLC

Collided with light aircraft while on take-off from Cedartown, GA

2020

30-May-2020 MSN 52 DHC-6-100 N52FW Skydive San Diego

Collided with USMC V-22 Osprey on ground at San Diego-Brown Field, CA

05-Oct-2020 MSN 657 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMF Trans Maldivian Airways

Damaged on landing at Male

22-Oct-2020 MSN 270 DHC-6-300 8Q-TMR Trans Maldivian Airways

Damaged in water collision with vessel on landing at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

02-Dec-2020 MSN 389 DHC-6-300 P2-ASM Air Sanga

Left runway on landing at Wobagen, PNG & sustained damage to nose gear

2021

13-Feb-2021 MSN 617 DHC-6-300 8Q-RAE Manta Air

Flipped over on landing on Male’s “North Right” water runway on 13-Feb-2021, coming to a stop in an inverted position.

17-Feb-2021 MSN 158 DHC-6-300 T-87 Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Damaged on take-off from the Larsen C Glacier region in Antarctica

21-Feb-2021 MSN 493 DHC-6-300 PK-OTW Rimbun Air

Crashed in Sugapa, Intan Jaya District, Papua, Indonesia 15-Sep-2021 with three crew on board. The cargo flight took off in Nabire and impacted high ground on approach to Bilogai AP (WABV). There were no survivors.

10-Mar-2021 MSN 892 DHC-6-300 FAP-307 Fuerza Aerea del Peru

Left runway on landing in heavy rain at San Lorenzo, Peru

01-Nov-2021 MSN 558 DHC-6-300 C-GNPS Air Tindi

Damaged in forced landing near Ft. Providence NT as a result of fuel exhaustion

13-Nov-2021 MSN 256 DHC-6-300 8Q-MBC Trans Maldivian Airways

Collided with water bungalow on t/o from Finolhu

2022

11-May-2022 MSN 934 DHC-6-400 TJ-TIM Caverton Helicopters Cameroun

Crashed into forest approximately 2km north of Nsem, Cameroun. The aircraft was operating a charter flight for Cameroon Oil Company, and there were 11 fatalities.

29-May-2022 MSN 619 DHC-6-300 9N-AET Tara Air

Collided with mountainside at 14,500ft level on Sano Sware Cliff, approximately 13 nm southwest of Jomsom. There were not survivors among the 22 onboard the aircraft. This is the fourteenth reportable Twin Otter accident to occur with Tara/Yeti Air, with 88 people having lost their lives.