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Operator page for the Piper Plane wreck.
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Piper Airplane, wreck
Deep Gran Canaria wreck with a compact plane and sand life.
Local operator required
Boat access from a local Gran Canaria dive centre is the practical way to reach the wreck.
Boat-access advanced wreck in southern Gran Canaria; the plane sits on sand and rewards careful buoyancy and gas planning.
About Piper Airplane, wreck
A deep wreck dive off southern Gran Canaria where a small Piper Cherokee lies upside down on a sandy bottom and still shows recognizable structure, including the engine, wheels, and part of a wing. The site is a compact boat-access wreck for advanced scuba divers, so the main planning focus is buoyancy, gas management, and a calm enough day to make the boat trip and ascent comfortable. Winter usually gives the clearest water and the most relaxed conditions, while the wreck itself is most appealing to divers who want a short but memorable deep profile with fish life moving through the sand and structure.
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Research Estimate At Piper Airplane, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 17m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Piper Airplane, wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Piper Airplane, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m
Depth Note
Reported around 35m on operator and directory pages; one conditions guide gives a slightly shallower overview, but the wreck is treated as a deep dive.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Year-round diving is possible in Gran Canaria, but winter usually brings the calmest water and the clearest wreck visibility.
Safety & Access At Piper Airplane, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use conservative gas planning, stable buoyancy, and a clear turnaround because this is a deep wreck dive.
Access Restrictions
Advanced scuba only; not a beginner, freedive, or snorkel site.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat-dive procedures and the operator briefing before entering the water.
Local Intel For Piper Airplane, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An upside-down Piper Cherokee wreck on sand with recognizable wreck features still visible.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling; the wreck is too deep and boat-based.
Wildlife at Piper Airplane, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Piper Airplane, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Piper Airplane, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility17m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
