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N169BA

Built 1967 · registered US

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N169BA — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 6Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 6(DHC6)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
920 nm
Cruise speed
169 kt
Max speed
181 kt
Service ceiling
26,000 ft
Takeoff distance
460 m
Landing distance
590 m
Weights
MTOW
5,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,200 L
Dimensions
Length
15.7 m
Wingspan
19.8 m
Height
5.9 m
Capacity
Seats
20
Max passengers
20

Flight activity

(17 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
16
Last 90 days
16
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
22 May 2026

Frequent routes: TE88 → TE77 (1)

  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 2h 35m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 2h 46m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 17h 33m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 1h 22m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 40m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 11m
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 18h 13m
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 1h 04m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
382DE Havilland Canada 6 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 90% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N169BAUSACTIVE
    DESERT SAND AIRCRAFT LEASING CO INC
    2002 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N169BA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N169BA?

N169BA is a DE Havilland Canada 6, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for N169BA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N169BA currently active?

Registry records list N169BA's status as Active, registered in United States — a DE Havilland Canada 6.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N169BA?

N169BA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 103, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada 6 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N169BA?

N169BA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A11337 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 6 broadcasts.