Amateur-built DHC6-33 accident near Moorea, Fp, August 9, 2007
On August 9, 2007 at about 10:00 pm local time, a amateur-built DHC6-33, registered FOIQI, was destroyed in an accident near Moorea (Moorea Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 20 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 9, 2007 · about 10:00 pm local time
- Place
- Moorea, FP · Moorea Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 20 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built DHC6-33
- Registration
- FOIQI · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Air Moorea
The flight
- Departed from: MOZ Moorea at 10:00 pm
- Destination: PPT Tahiti Faa'A
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 2,300 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Observation at 10:00 pm from NTAA
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 19 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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