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Landing Accident Involving DHC-6 Twin Otter at St. Anthony Airport

St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

On March 27, 2013, a de Havilland DHC-6-300, C-FOPN operated by Air Labrador Limited was involved in an aviation accident near St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Last-second transfer of control. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A de Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (C-FOPN) bounced on landing, collapsed its nose gear, and skidded off Runway 10 at St. Anthony Airport. No injuries occurred, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Occurrence

On the day of the accident, a de Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (registration C-FOPN, serial number 291) was landing at St. Anthony Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador. The aircraft carried 2 crew members and 8 passengers. During the landing sequence, the left tire contacted the runway first. The aircraft then bounced, became airborne, and subsequently touched down hard on the nosewheel. The force of this touchdown caused the nose landing gear to collapse. After the gear failure, the aircraft skidded on its nose before coming to rest 96 feet off the north side of Runway 10.

Damage and Injuries

The impact and skid resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Despite the severity of the landing event, there were no injuries reported among the occupants.

Emergency Locator Transmitter

The 406-megahertz emergency locator transmitter (ELT) did not activate following the accident.

Time of Occurrence

The accident occurred at 1253 Newfoundland and Labrador Daylight Time.

Probable cause

Last-second transfer of control

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Mar 2013 de Havilland DHC-6-300, C-FOPN accident near St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA?

A de Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (C-FOPN) bounced on landing, collapsed its nose gear, and skidded off Runway 10 at St. Anthony Airport. No injuries occurred, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 2013 de Havilland DHC-6-300, C-FOPN accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Mar 2013 involved a de Havilland DHC-6-300, C-FOPN, operated by Air Labrador Limited, at St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Last-second transfer of control

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