De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crash, May 24, 2017, Perris...
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident on May 24, 2017 near Perris Valley, California, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 24, 2017
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
- Location: Perris Valley, California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Twin Otter used for skydiving at Perris Valley bounced on landing and was pitched into a steep bank during a go around, with the right wing striking the ground and then a fuel truck. The right wing separated, and the aircraft ground looped on one engine with no injuries reported. The pilot is described as having a new hire pilot in the right seat at the time.