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

DHC8-4258Stored

RegistrationHR9A-CQC

Aircraft existence documentedby a freely licensed photograph

OperatorCroatia Airlines

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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (DHC-8-402) in Toronto. Currently in storage.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBombardier

Engines2×

PropulsionTurboprop

Built inToronto, Canadá

Country of registrationCroacia

OwnerCroatia Airlines

MSN4258

Hex / ICAO 24-bit501DC4

VerificationExistence documented by a freely licensed photograph by Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand showing this registration on a DHC-8 402

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

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Sep 27, 2013

Accident at Zurich

On September 27, 2013, the DHC-8 402 aircraft (registration 9A-CQC), operated by Croatia, was involved in an accident at Zurich. Source: Croatia.

Source: Croatia

May 2026

Placed in storage

In May 2026, the Dash DHC-8 402 aircraft (registration 9A-CQC), operated by Croatia Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Croatia Airlines.

Source: Croatia Airlines

Aug 2026

Placed in storage

In August 2026, the Dash DHC-8 402 aircraft (registration 9A-CQC), operated by Croatia Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Croatia Airlines.

Source: Croatia Airlines

Aug 1, 2026

Returned to service

In August 2026, the Dash DHC-8 402 aircraft (registration 9A-CQC), operated by Croatia Airlines, returned to service. Source: Croatia Airlines.

Source: Croatia Airlines

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APA

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