de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter

Historical safety data and incident record for the de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter aircraft.

Safety Rating

10/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

0

Incident History

Rustair, opf K2 Aviation

Trapper Creek, AK -

A de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, N424KT, experienced a tail wheel failure on take off from the Ruth Glacier. The pilot was not injured. ADS-B data indicate that the aircraft was engaged in flights from Talkeetna to the glacier area south of Denali and back, on the day of the accident.

Key West Seaplanes

near Key West, FL -

The float-equipped plane struck a sand bank and overturned. The pilot was not injured.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)