Dehavilland DHC-6
115 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1985; half of them date from 1969 or earlier. Nevada has the most (21). 98% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DHC-6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 2 engines
- Common engines
- P&W Pt6A Ser (26), P&W Canada Pt6A-27 (20), P&W Canada Pt6A-60A (14)
- Seats
- 22 (up to 24 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Dehavilland
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 6, 1976; newest August 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Nevada21Florida14Texas11Montana11Washington9California9Delaware7Colorado5Utah4New York4North Carolina4Illinois3
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation54 (47%)LLC46 (40%)Government13 (11%)Individual2 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 29 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid113 (98%)Sale reported1 (0.9%)Pending1 (0.9%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard76 (66%)None on file20 (17%)Multiple7 (6%)Restricted6 (5%)Experimental5 (4%)Special flight permit1 (0.9%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Twin Otter International LTD14Ikhana Aircraft Holdings LLC5Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing CO INC5United States Department Of Commerce4Landlocked Company LLC4Twin Otter Support Services LLC3Monarch Enterprises INC3Mec International Trading LLC3Diamond Bar LLC3Win Win Aviation INC2Warren Transportation LLC2Vantage Air CORP2
Fleet pages: Twin Otter International LTD · Ikhana Aircraft Holdings LLC · Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing CO INC · United States Department Of Commerce · Landlocked Company LLC · Monarch Enterprises INC · Mec International Trading LLC · Win Win Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 7 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2025-06-08ERA25LA222 · DHC-6 TWIN OTTER N166DH · accident near Tullahoma, TN · serious injuries
2025-05-06WPR25LA152 · DHC-6-300 N142SA · accident near Boulder City, NV · no injuries
2024-11-15WPR25LA038 · DHC-6-300 N241SA · accident near Boulder City, NV · no injuries
2015-09-06ERA15LA343 · DHC-6 N181CS · accident near Louisburg, NC · serious injuries
2011-05-21ENG11IA032 · DHC-6-300 N178GC · incident near Peach Springs, AZ · no injuries
2011-03-08ERA11FA183 · DHC-6-100 N157KM · accident near Hampton, GA · 2 killed
2000-12-15LAX01FA059 · DHC-6 N252SA · accident near Sacramento, CA · 1 killed
The 7 most recent of 7 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Dehavilland DHC-6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
115 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Dehavilland DHC-6s?
Nevada, with 21.
Who owns the Dehavilland DHC-6?
98% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 19 DHC-6-200 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N321CY | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee North Salt Lake, Utah |
Standard | 2023-12-06 | Valid |
| N153KD | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Mec International Trading LLC Mission, Texas |
Standard | 2022-11-08 | Valid |
| N186AL | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Alm Holdings Delaware LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-08-29 | Valid |
| N647MC | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Collier Mosquito Control District Naples, Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-29 | Valid |
| N669JW | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Kapowsin Air Sports LTD Shelton, Washington |
Standard | 2019-10-08 | Valid |
| N82LH | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Airborne Support Group LLC Marion, Montana |
Standard | 2018-01-02 | Valid |
| N228YK | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing CO INC Rosharon, Texas |
Standard | 2016-05-27 | Valid |
| N123FX | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Freefall Express Gardiner, New York |
Standard | 2014-02-27 | Valid |
| N70EA | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Eagle Air Transport Ottawa, Illinois |
Standard | 2013-10-21 | Valid |
| N692DA | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Direct Action Aviation LLC Reno, Nevada |
Standard | 2013-01-08 | Valid |
| N469TS | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing CO INC Rosharon, Texas |
Standard | 2008-07-28 | Valid |
| N204BD | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Kavalair LLC Series G Marion, Montana |
Standard | 2008-01-14 | Valid |
| N223AL | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Win Win Aviation INC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
Standard | 2003-10-20 | Valid |
| N512AR | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Twin Otter International LTD Las Vegas, Nevada |
Restricted | 2003-08-14 | Valid |
| N753AF | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Twin Otter International LTD Las Vegas, Nevada |
None on file | 2003-03-27 | Valid |
| N690MF | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Desert Sand Aircraft Leasing CO INC Rosharon, Texas |
Standard | 2001-01-31 | Valid |
| N301CL | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Win Win Aviation INC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
Standard | 2000-09-07 | Valid |
| N10EA | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Eagle Air Transport INC Ottawa, Illinois |
Standard | 1997-10-16 | Valid |
| N40269 | Dehavilland DHC-6-200 |
Freefall Express INC Gardiner, New York |
Standard | 1993-12-13 | Valid |