De Havilland DHC-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2024 | East Troy, WI | N420TD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inac…The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge. |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Port Orchard, WA | N6540C | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. |
| Sep 13, 1997 | WINLOCK, WA | N6004A | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway was a factor. |
| Aug 19, 1995 | HAMMOND, WI | N320WM | Serious (2) | destroyed |
an overload failure of the right horizontal support tube assembly which the pilot/owner had modified to be adjustable. A factor in the accident was th…an overload failure of the right horizontal support tube assembly which the pilot/owner had modified to be adjustable. A factor in the accident was the corn. |
| Nov 19, 1993 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N42597 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Were the fuel injection line contamination resulting in fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate 100-hour inspection; the pilot's improper decision to …Were the fuel injection line contamination resulting in fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate 100-hour inspection; the pilot's improper decision to return to the airport at a low altitude; and his failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in a stall. |
| Mar 27, 1987 | CLAREMORE, OK | N320HP | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 1984 | ABILENE, TX | N95HP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1984 | GREENWOOD, MS | N27JD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1983 | ORANGE, TX | N22DH | 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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