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 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. |
| 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. |
| Jan 08, 1987 | SHOAL COVE, AK | N1018H | 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.
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