Accident: Trans Maldivian DHC6 at Male on Nov 11th 2026

A Trans Maldivian de Havilland DHC-6-300 on floats, registration 8Q-TAL performing a flight from Male to Noku Maldives (Maldives) with 12 passengers and 3 crew, was taxiing on the water for departure when the aircraft's propeller contacted a boat, possibly failing to assume its beta position, causing damage to the boat and the aircraft which caused the left hand float to collapse. The aircraft tilted into the water, water ingressed the cabin. The flight attendant became stuck between aircraft and float and received serious injuries, she was flown to a hospital and is in intense care. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The aircraft seen during recovery of the aircraft: