De Havilland DH-82 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 13 events recorded from 1982 to 2005.

13

All Events

7

Incidents

3

Minor

2

Serious

1

Fatal (1 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 21, 2005 Franklin, GA N82CQ Minor substantial
The total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision wi…

The total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with wires and the ground.
Oct 12, 2004 Cross City, FL N819DH Serious (1) substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.
Jun 16, 2001 Allamuchy, NJ N4797 Incident substantial The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position.
May 26, 2000 PITTSFIELD, ME N8872 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
May 01, 2000 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N819DH Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection of the fuel supply that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Jul 11, 1998 SEDONA, AZ N5050C Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
May 09, 1993 FREDERICK, MD N28681 Incident substantial INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Aug 24, 1990 PETALUMA, CA N82KF Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Jul 22, 1990 YOUNGSVILLE, LA N5984 Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TOUCH DOWN AT THE PROPER POINT ON THE LANDING SURFACE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LATE INITIATION OF THE ABORTED LANDING.
Jul 04, 1990 BURLINGTON, CT N82DH Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION.
Jun 29, 1990 SONOMA, CA N7966 Minor destroyed THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO INADVERTENTLY ENTER INTO A STALL/MUSH CONDITION.
Aug 17, 1985 ELMORE, IL N510AB Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1982 FORT WORTH, TX N1350 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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