De Havilland DHC-2 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 147 events recorded from 1982 to 2020.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2001 | Nondalton, AK | N10395 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, a…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts. |
| Jul 18, 2001 | Willow, AK | N9262Z | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of an engine cylinder. |
| May 30, 2001 | ALEXANDER, AK | N150PL | Incident | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were the dual student's selection of unsuitable terrain for land…The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were the dual student's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and the presence of a sand bar in the landing area. |
| Apr 30, 2001 | Seattle, WA | N6781L | Incident | substantial | The high wind conditions encountered as the aircraft began its takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the variable and gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 20, 2001 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N4793C | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was …A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was the presence of a barricade adjacent to the parking spot. |
| Dec 22, 2000 | Kirkland, WA | N2502 | Incident | substantial |
A malfunction of the aircraft's fuel selector valve and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors included a short emergency landing area, a wet landing su…A malfunction of the aircraft's fuel selector valve and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors included a short emergency landing area, a wet landing surface, and a fence. |
| Jul 26, 2000 | KING SALMON, AK | N444EF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. |
| Jul 17, 2000 | BIG LAKE, AK | N345KA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| Jun 14, 2000 | LEVELOCK, AK | N7283 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while retracting the water rudders. |
| Aug 25, 1999 | ILIAMNA, AK | N930TG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were large wave/swells, and low l…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were large wave/swells, and low light conditions (dawn). |
| Oct 18, 1998 | CHITINA, AK | N94DC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in the emergency …The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Sep 19, 1998 | ILIAMNA, AK | N700NL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and his attempted flight into adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and his attempted flight into adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty winds. |
| Jul 19, 1997 | ALAGNAK RIVER, AK | N68084 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. |
| Jun 22, 1997 | JUNEAU, AK | N470DB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged touchdown which resulted in dragging the right wingtip and rupturing the fuel tank. A factor associated with the accident is th…The pilot's misjudged touchdown which resulted in dragging the right wingtip and rupturing the fuel tank. A factor associated with the accident is the rough water conditions. |
| Sep 29, 1996 | KODIAK, AK | N94DG | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor. |
| Sep 24, 1996 | ANIAK, AK | N5343G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove all snow and ice from the airplane prior to takeoff. |
| Feb 10, 1996 | ASHLAND, OR | N690 | Incident | substantial | the dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | ILIAMNA, AK | N144Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S ABRUPT (IMPROPER) USE OF THE THROTTLE. |
| Jun 09, 1995 | KING SALMON, AK | N67112 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TREES. A…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TREES. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. |
| Aug 19, 1994 | SKWENTA, AK | N1785R | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT (TREE). |
| Jul 16, 1994 | KENAI, AK | N2297R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT DID NOT USE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST TO CONFIRM THAT THE FLAPS WERE EXTENDED FOR THE TAKEOFF. |
| Jul 09, 1994 | NONDALTON, AK | N2297R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. |
| Mar 12, 1993 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N67667 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDING SITUATED AT THE END OF THE TAKEOFF SITE. |
| Sep 19, 1992 | CHITINA, AK | N513F | Incident | substantial |
PILOT IN COMMAND PREFLIGHT DECISION/PLANNING IN ATTEMPTING TAKEOFF WITHOUT PRUDENT AND SUFFICIENT PREPARATION TO ASSESS WIND DIRECTION. A FACTOR RELA…PILOT IN COMMAND PREFLIGHT DECISION/PLANNING IN ATTEMPTING TAKEOFF WITHOUT PRUDENT AND SUFFICIENT PREPARATION TO ASSESS WIND DIRECTION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE TREES IN THE CLEARWAY AT THE AIRSTRIP END. |
| May 24, 1992 | ALEXANDER CREEK, AK | N4478 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY SWITCHING OFF THE FUEL SHUT OFF. FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUD …THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY SWITCHING OFF THE FUEL SHUT OFF. FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUD IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |