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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2007 | King Salmon, AK | N24BR | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind. |
| Apr 15, 2005 | Talkeetna, AK | N8190Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to the right wing and forward fuselage. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Oct 01, 1999 | PORT BLAKELY, WA | N9766Z | Minor | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees/terrain. Contributing factors were rising terrain and trees. |
| Sep 02, 1995 | BLAKELY ISLAND, WA | N62SJ | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN WIND DIRECTION. |
| Aug 12, 1992 | CRESCENT LAKE, AK | N8190Y | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GLASSY WATER CONDITION. |
| Sep 25, 1991 | HOLITNA RIVER, AK | N17394 | Minor | substantial |
THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE…THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE WATER. |
| May 30, 1990 | CHATHAM, AK | N714DB | Minor | substantial | THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Dec 07, 1987 | METLAKATLA, AK | N17597 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1987 | SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA | N64384 | Minor | destroyed | 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.
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