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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2006 | Kodiak, AK | N1543 | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain (rough water) for takeoff, which resulted in a co…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain (rough water) for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with ocean swells during takeoff initial climb, and a hard emergency landing and a roll over. Factors contributing to the accident were a windshear, rough water, and buckling of the float assemblies when the airplane struck the waves. |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Richmond, VA | N665WB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall followed by the airplane impacting a grassy area next to the runway. |
| Sep 22, 2000 | CLEARWATER, CA | CFOES | Serious (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1995 | BISCARROSSE, FR | N67672 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1994 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N6782L | Serious (1) | — | THE PILOT'S ACCIDENTAL EXTENSION OF HIS HAND INTO THE ARC OF THE TURNING PROPELLER. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS DURING THE DOCKING PROCESS. |
| Mar 03, 1991 | FINGER LAKE, AK | N5349G | Serious | — | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Jan 18, 1991 | TWO MOON BAY, AK | N4294K | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Jul 13, 1989 | KODIAK, AK | N5354G | Serious (2) | substantial | PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOW IFR FLT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN. |
| Jun 24, 1989 | ILIAMNA, AK | N5595M | Serious (2) | substantial | INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Aug 21, 1983 | ILIAMNA, AK | N3129S | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |