De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1984 to 2016.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2016 | Iliamna, AK | N95RC | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to perform the takeoff despite calculations showing that the distance available was inadequate, which resulted in impact with ter…The pilot's decision to perform the takeoff despite calculations showing that the distance available was inadequate, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Aug 04, 2008 | Kenmore, WA | N53BV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition and a tailwind. |
| Jul 24, 2007 | Kalispell, MT | N6784L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger impeller bushing, which allowed raw oil to enter the induction system. |
| Aug 23, 2005 | Aleknagik, AK | N5333G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll, and an encounter with high veget…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll, and an encounter with high vegetation and a river bank. Factors associated with the accident are high vegetation and a riverbank. |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Renton, WA | N741DB | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation…The failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory information provided by air traffic controllers. |
| Jun 02, 1991 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N21LU | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT, TH…THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE WIND CONDITIONS, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Sep 17, 1989 | KAPOWSIN, WA | N5163G | Serious (2) | substantial | AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jan 08, 1987 | SHOAL COVE, AK | N1018H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1984 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N4787C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |