de Havilland · turboprop
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1 accident history and safety score
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1 appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **73**.
Calculated Policy Score
78
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1
2014-11-01
de Havilland DH-114 Heron N82D occurrence at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) · private
0
Fatalities
1991-12-15
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2B DQ-FEE occurrence at Suva-Nausori Airport (SUV)
Suva-Nausori Airport (SUV) · Fiji Air
0
Fatalities
1986-12-27
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2B DQ-FEF occurrence at NE of Nadi International Airport (NAN)
NE of Nadi International Airport (NAN) · Sunflower Airlines
11
Fatalities
1986-09-11
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2 DQ-FEC occurrence at Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)
Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV) · Fiji Air
1
Fatalities
1984-04-05
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2B N81962 occurrence at Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ · Scenic Air Tours
0
Fatalities
1983-08-04
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2D VH-CLY occurrence at Launceston Airport, TAS (LST)
Launceston Airport, TAS (LST) · Airlines of Tasmania
0
Fatalities
1982-08-10
De Havilland DH-114 Heron N507FW occurrence at Sidney, NY
Sidney, NY · Ford-Aire
0
Fatalities
1980-10-23
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B J6-LBC occurrence at Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia · St. Lucia Airways
0
Fatalities
1979-07-24
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D N575PR occurrence at Saint Croix-Alexander Hamilton Airport (STX)
Saint Croix-Alexander Hamilton Airport (STX) · Prinair
8
Fatalities
1978-12-18
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2 N3FB occurrence at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE) · Fischer Brothers Aviation, opf Allegheny Commuter
0
Fatalities
1977-05-09
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B ZK-EJM occurrence at Ardmore Airport (AMZ)
Ardmore Airport (AMZ) · Air North Ltd.
0
Fatalities
1975-10-23
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2E/A1 VH-CLS occurrence at 3 km N of Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS)
3 km N of Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS) · Connair
11
Fatalities
1975-07-11
de Havilland DH-114 Prinair Heron 2 N570PR occurrence at San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU)
San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) · Prinair
0
Fatalities
1973-10-19
de Havilland DH-114 Heron N510FW occurrence at Miami International Airport (MIA/KMIA), FL
Miami International Airport (MIA/KMIA), FL · American Air Taxi
0
Fatalities
1972-06-26
de Havilland DH-114 Sea Heron C.1 XR444 occurrence at Irish Sea
Irish Sea · Royal Navy - Fleet Air Arm (FAA)
0
Fatalities
1972-06-24
de Havilland DH-114 Prinair Heron 2B N554PR occurrence at Ponce-Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Ponce-Mercedita Airport (PSE) · Prinair
5
Fatalities
1972-04-16
de Havilland DH-114 Heron occurrence at
· Prinair
0
Fatalities
1972-03-29
de Havilland DH-114 Riley Heron 2D N19D occurrence at 350 km off Hawaii, USA
350 km off Hawaii, USA · Air Pacific
0
Fatalities
1970-12-21
de Havilland DH-114 Heron occurrence at San Juan
San Juan · Prinair
0
Fatalities
1970-05-26
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B HR-ASN occurrence at 1,5 km N off Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport (TGU)
1,5 km N off Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport (TGU) · Aero Servicios
6
Fatalities
1969-07-11
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B TN-ABA occurrence at Ruddervoorde
Ruddervoorde · Unknown
0
Fatalities
1969-03-05
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D N563PR occurrence at 24 km SE of San Juan
24 km SE of San Juan · Prinair
19
Fatalities
1968-09-04
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D LN-NPH occurrence at off Bodø
off Bodø · Nor Flyselskap
0
Fatalities
1968-01-27
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B F-OCED occurrence at near Moroni Airport (HAH)
near Moroni Airport (HAH) · Air Comores
15
Fatalities
1967-11-01
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 1B VP-WAM occurrence at Enugu
Enugu · Air Trans Africa
Fatalities