De Havilland DHC-2 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 147 events recorded from 1982 to 2020.

147

All Events

90

Incidents

9

Minor

10

Serious

35

Fatal (112 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 28, 1989 KODIAK, AK N67691 Incident substantial
IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATE…

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Nov 07, 1989 KENAI, AK N64276 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE ENGINE BEARING, WHICH RESULTED IN A SUBSEQUENT TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Sep 01, 1989 ILIAMNA, AK N64273 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN OFF-AIRPORT OPERATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
Jul 13, 1989 KODIAK, AK N5354G Serious (2) substantial PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOW IFR FLT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.
Jun 24, 1989 ILIAMNA, AK N5595M Serious (2) substantial INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Jun 21, 1989 KASSAN, AK N46DG Incident substantial THE EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED USED BY THE PILOT IN THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY TAILWIND.
Jun 17, 1989 TRINITY CENTER, CA N1215 Incident substantial AN INTERRUPTION OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jun 13, 1989 ANCHORAGE, AK N11GA Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE.
May 29, 1989 ANGOON, AK N67669 Fatal (1) substantial PILOT FAILED TO ASSURE THE LANDING GEAR ON THE AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS WERE RETRACTED FOR THE WATER LANDING.
Apr 19, 1989 PELICAN, AK N62873 Fatal (2) destroyed
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIO…

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE FACTORS.
Jan 10, 1989 KETCHIKAN, AK N67667 Incident substantial IMPROPER FLARE ATTITUDE AT TOUCHDOWN, CAUSING THE LEFT FLOAT TO DIG INTO THE WATER.
Dec 14, 1988 KASAAN, AK N89U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1988 ZACHER BAY, AK N53546 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1988 MCGRATH, AK N98JH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1988 RUTH LAKE, AK N67207 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1988 FAIRBANKS, AK N906JS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988 SITKA, AK N64398 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 SEATTLE, WA N67679 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1988 CHUGIAK, AK N48108 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N1435Z Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 07, 1987 METLAKATLA, AK N17597 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1987 ELMENDORF AFB, AK N5342G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1987 CHACKACHATNA RI, AK N31522 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 1987 KETCHIKAN, AK N1454T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1987 ALEXANDER RIVER, AK N5349G 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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