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N153QS2013 Viking Air Limited DHC-6-400

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N153QS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
869
Manufacturer
Viking Air Limited
Year
2013
Category
Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine
P&w Canada Pt6a-34
Registration
Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

  1. WPR23LA192May 20, 2023Half Moon Bay, CAFatal · 2 fatal

    The failure of the ferry fuel tank system to transfer fuel during a trans-Pacific flight for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching into the water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Viking Air Limited DHC-6-400).

  1. Mar 15, 2026deregisteredBank Of Utah Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N153QS been in an accident?
Yes. N153QS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
What kind of aircraft is N153QS?
N153QS is a 2013 Viking Air Limited DHC-6-400 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 869.
Has N153QS been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N153QS (WPR23LA192) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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