De Havilland DHC-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 35 events recorded from 1982 to 2008.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 1989 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N11250 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE STALL WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE T…THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE STALL WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. |
| Oct 12, 1988 | BONANZA HILLS, AK | N90574 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1988 | WRANGELL, AK | N55CX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 1988 | EAGLE, AK | N3125N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 1986 | SAN JUAN, PR | N778L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1986 | AMERICAN RIVER, AK | N83U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1985 | CAPE DOUGLAS, AK | N11250 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 1984 | WEST SEATTLE, WA | N4247A | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1982 | HOMER, AK | N3904 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1982 | NEAR SKWENTNA, AK | N41755 | 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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