You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Thursday 23 May 2024 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 |
| Owner/operator: | Island Aviation Services |
| Registration: | 8Q-ISI |
| MSN: | 411 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Kuda Huraa -
 Maldives
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Kuda Huraa |
| Malé-Velana International Airport (MLE/VRMM) | |
| Investigating agency: | AICC Maldives |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The float-equipped DHC-6 Twin Otter departed Velana International Airport (MLE) at 12:55 hours, destined for Orivaru water aerodrome (ORI), in Noonu atoll, but due to adverse weather conditions decided to return to MLE. By the time the aircraft returned to MLE, the aerodrome got closed for VFR traffic, and the crew decided to divert to Kuda Huraa.
At about 15:00 local time, the aircraft attempted to depart from Kuda Huraa water aerodrome to MLE. The incident occurred during take-off from Kuda Huraa.
While on take-off run, the aircraft hit a swell and got airborne momentarily. The aircraft dropped, hitting the left wing, left engine and the propeller. The crew had difficulty in controlling the aircraft but eventually the aircraft ended upright on the floats.
The crew then taxied the aircraft and docked on the floating platform and shutdown both the engines. The passengers disembarked through the main door and were then transported by boat to a nearby resort.
No injuries to passengers or crew were reported.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
AICC
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 5 June 2023 | 8Q-ISI | Maldivian | 0 | Brennia Kottefaru Water Aerodrome (KTH) - Kottefaru Isand, Raa Atoll | |
min |
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Aug-2024 12:02 | ASN | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation