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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (DHC-8-402) · N948AC · Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (DHC-8-402) illustration in Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (DHC-8-402)

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RegistrationUSN948AC
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OperatorAero-Flite Aerial Firefighting
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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (DHC-8-402) built in 2008 in Toronto. Operates for Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting.

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Mature · 18 years · ≈ 43,200 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBombardier
Engines2× 2 x PRATT &amp; WHITNEY CANADA PW150A&nbsp;&nbsp;( DOWTY ROTOL R408/6-123-F/17 )<br>
PropulsionTurboprop
First flight2008
Built inToronto, Canadá
Country of registrationReino Unido
OwnerFlybe
MSN4221
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · De Havilland Canada Dash 8

Figures for the Dash 8 Q400 variant, the most representative of the family

Length32.8 m108 ft
Wingspan28.4 m93 ft
Height8.3 m27 ft
Range1,596 km862 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed667 km/h360 ktMach 0.63
Service ceiling7,620 m25,000 ft
Maximum take-off weight29,574 kg65,199 lb
Maximum payload11,689 kg25,770 lbIts 82 passengers with baggage would weigh about 8.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity82 passengersUp to 90 in a high-density layout
Endurance2 h 24 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1983 (43 years ago) · About 1,250 units built · Production ended in 2022

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Aircraft chronology

2008
Built
Assembled by Bombardier in Toronto, Canada.
Feb 7, 2014
Incident at Isle of Man
On February 7, 2014, the Bombardier DHC-8-402 Dash 8 aircraft (registration G-ECOH), operated by Flybe, was involved in an incident at Isle of Man, leaving 2 injured. Source: the AAIB (United Kingdom).
Source: AAIB
Jan 24, 2017
Incident Southampton
On January 24, 2017, the Bombardier DHC-8-402 Dash 8 aircraft (registration G-ECOH), operated by Flybe, was involved in an incident Southampton. Source: Flybe.
Source: Flybe
Aug 25, 2019
Incident at London
On August 25, 2019, the Bombardier DHC-8-402 Dash 8 aircraft (registration G-ECOH), operated by Flybe, was involved in an incident at London. Source: Flybe.
Source: Flybe
Aug 27, 2026
Delivered to Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting
Delivered to Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting as N948AC.

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