De Havilland Dhc Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 353 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

353

All Events

198

Incidents

26

Minor

34

Serious

79

Fatal (356 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 29, 1990 NEW YORK, NY N175RA Incident minor
THE FLIGHT CREW'S FAILURE TO FOLLLOW THE LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT WERE: A JAMMED NOSE LANDING GEAR …

THE FLIGHT CREW'S FAILURE TO FOLLLOW THE LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT WERE: A JAMMED NOSE LANDING GEAR DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF A BOGUS PART BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) AND A DIRTY GEAR VIEWING WINDOW.
Jul 28, 1990 KING SALMON, AK N1507L Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING CLIMBOUT.
Jul 25, 1990 PANAMA CITY, FL N800MX Incident — FAILURE OF SEAL IN THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FOR THE RIGHT OUTBOARD WING SPOILER PANEL FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Jun 27, 1990 CARIBOU LAKE, AK N5147G Incident substantial A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF A PISTON CYLINDER.
Jun 01, 1990 BROAD PASS, AK N36841 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS DELAY IN REVERSING COURSE (IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION). FACTORS RELATED TO…

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS DELAY IN REVERSING COURSE (IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
May 30, 1990 KETCHIKAN, AK N1018H Incident substantial
THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSS WIND CONDITIONS WHILE TAXIING AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND A TREE O…

THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSS WIND CONDITIONS WHILE TAXIING AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND A TREE ON THE SHORELINE. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Mar 29, 1990 CHEVAK, AK N200EH Incident substantial IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT (PIC) DURING THE LANDING/FLARE. THE WEATHER CONDITION WITH FOG WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Dec 28, 1989 KODIAK, AK N67691 Incident substantial
IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATE…

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Nov 07, 1989 KENAI, AK N64276 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE ENGINE BEARING, WHICH RESULTED IN A SUBSEQUENT TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Sep 19, 1989 SLEEPY BAY, AK N851TB Incident substantial SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (WATER CONDITION) BY THE PILOT. THE ROUGH WATER CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Sep 02, 1989 SHEENJEK RIVER, AK N17689 Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE LANDING. …

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DOWNDRAFT, EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL ACTION, AND SOFT TERRAIN.
Sep 01, 1989 ILIAMNA, AK N64273 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN OFF-AIRPORT OPERATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
Jun 21, 1989 KASSAN, AK N46DG Incident substantial THE EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED USED BY THE PILOT IN THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY TAILWIND.
Jun 20, 1989 PALMER, AK N41755 Incident — INADEQUATE LUBRICATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER'S TRIM ACTUATOR.
Jun 17, 1989 TRINITY CENTER, CA N1215 Incident substantial AN INTERRUPTION OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jun 13, 1989 ANCHORAGE, AK N11GA Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE.
Apr 14, 1989 BARROW, AK N100AP Incident — THE PROPAGATION OF A FATIGUE CRACK FROM MULTIPLE ORIGINS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK MOUNTING QUADRANT.
Feb 10, 1989 FAIRBANKS, AK N5056Q Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMOVE FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: IMPROPER WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
Jan 12, 1989 GUNNISON, CO N926RM Incident minor THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE DOWN LOCK MECHANISM RESULTING FROM THE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Jan 10, 1989 KETCHIKAN, AK N67667 Incident substantial IMPROPER FLARE ATTITUDE AT TOUCHDOWN, CAUSING THE LEFT FLOAT TO DIG INTO THE WATER.
Dec 04, 1988 HOMER, AK N525EH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1988 BONANZA HILLS, AK N90574 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1988 ZACHER BAY, AK N53546 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1988 MCGRATH, AK N98JH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1988 RUTH LAKE, AK N67207 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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