Diamond Aircraft Da62
Twin Piston
The Diamond DA62 represents a modern evolution in light twin-engine aircraft design, combining composite construction with diesel engine technology to create one of the most fuel-efficient twins in general aviation. Introduced by Austrian manufacturer Diamond Aircraft in 2015, the DA62 is powered by twin Austro Engine AE330 turbodiesel powerplants that burn Jet-A fuel rather than avgas, delivering exceptional range and operating economics while cruising at altitudes up to 20,000 feet. The aircraft's distinctive T-tail, swept wings, and all-composite airframe give it both aesthetic appeal and aerodynamic efficiency, achieving cruise speeds around 180 knots while burning roughly 50 percent less fuel than comparable gasoline twins. Certified for single-pilot IFR operations, the DA62 seats up to seven occupants and has found favor among owner-pilots, air taxi operators, and flight training organizations seeking a capable twin with modern avionics and benign handling characteristics. Its full-authority digital engine control system and advanced Garmin flight deck make it one of the most technologically sophisticated aircraft in the piston-twin category. SkyMeter has tracked 3 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, with PEEBLES, Paul Joseph the largest observed operator.
Safety in context
The incident rate counts flights with ANY safety event detected by SkyMeter — go-arounds (a routine response, not a failure), unstable-approach gate flags (advisory thresholds), rejected takeoffs (the system working as designed), and runway events. It is NOT an accident rate or fatality rate. For accident statistics, refer to the NTSB Aviation Accident Database (USA) or the Aviation Safety Network. See methodology for what each event type measures.
Performance
Speed envelope & approach
Dimensions
Airframe geometry
Weight & identification
Operating limits
Top operators
By fleet size · last 7 days
Safety profile
Flagged flights · last 7 days
Family
Related variants
No related variants.
Recent incidents
Flagged flights of D6SL
Recent flights
Real flights of D6SL · airborne ≥ 20 min
