On October 2, 2015, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration DU-SD4) operated by Skydive Dubai was involved in an aviation accident near Dubai-Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment after the pilot lost control during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment during landing at the Dubai Drop Zone, resulting in a total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During a routine return to base following a successful skydiving operation at the Dubai Drop Zone, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control upon touchdown. As the aircraft landed on runway 06, it deviated from the centerline and moved toward the left side of the runway.
During the excursion, the aircraft exited the paved surface and collided with an embankment. The impact was severe enough to cause the right wing to be severed from the fuselage. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The pilot was able to exit the wreckage without any injuries.
The primary cause of the accident was the loss of directional control immediately following the landing on runway 06.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment after the pilot lost control during the landing phase.
