De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1984 to 2016.

9

All Events

4

Incidents

1

Minor

2

Serious

2

Fatal (4 fatalities)

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
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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