De Haviiland Dash 8-300

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11 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

DH8C regional turboprop arriving under dramatic cloud cover—a workhorse of short-haul aviation.

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Aircraft

Dash 8-300 DH8C

Air New Zealand Standard Livery

ZK-NEF

Registration

Manufacturer

De Haviiland

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

A popular regional turboprop airliner first introduced in 1985, widely used on short-haul and regional routes.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare, with over 1,000 produced and in service globally.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in non-fatal and fatal accidents due to weather, icing, and pilot error, but overall has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Many ATR 72s will remain in service due to their fuel efficiency for short regional hops.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,525 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

68-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

2 x 2750 shp (2050 kW)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~76 dB takeoff)

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