De Havilland DH-82A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 1982 to 2000.

8

All Events

4

Incidents

2

Minor

1

Serious

1

Fatal (1 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 26, 2000 PITTSFIELD, ME N8872 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
Jul 11, 1998 SEDONA, AZ N5050C Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
May 09, 1993 FREDERICK, MD N28681 Incident substantial INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Aug 24, 1990 PETALUMA, CA N82KF Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Jul 22, 1990 YOUNGSVILLE, LA N5984 Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TOUCH DOWN AT THE PROPER POINT ON THE LANDING SURFACE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LATE INITIATION OF THE ABORTED LANDING.
Jun 29, 1990 SONOMA, CA N7966 Minor destroyed THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO INADVERTENTLY ENTER INTO A STALL/MUSH CONDITION.
Aug 17, 1985 ELMORE, IL N510AB Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1982 FORT WORTH, TX N1350 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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