De Havilland Dhc Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 353 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1996 | ANIAK, AK | N5343G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove all snow and ice from the airplane prior to takeoff. |
| Aug 02, 1996 | NEW STUYAHOK, AK | N800NC | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nosegear precipitated by the failure of the hydraulic nosegear drag strut locking actuator. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | ELFIN COVE, AK | N54LA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terr…The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the rising terrain and clouds. |
| Apr 27, 1996 | RAEFORD, NC | N716NC | Fatal (1) | — | failure of the passenger to follow the instructions of ground personnel as she exited the aircraft. |
| Mar 09, 1996 | BAGUA, PE | N245GW | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 1996 | ASHLAND, OR | N690 | Incident | substantial | the dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| Sep 02, 1995 | BLAKELY ISLAND, WA | N62SJ | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN WIND DIRECTION. |
| 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. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | ILIAMNA, AK | N144Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S ABRUPT (IMPROPER) USE OF THE THROTTLE. |
| Jul 23, 1995 | BELEN, NM | N926MA | Fatal (1) | — |
THE PARACHUTIST'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES ON EXITING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PARACHUTIST'S INCAPACITATION DUE TO HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE D…THE PARACHUTIST'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES ON EXITING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PARACHUTIST'S INCAPACITATION DUE TO HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE DOORWAY FLOOR. |
| Jul 14, 1995 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N472PM | Incident | substantial | THE CRACKS IN THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE ELEVATOR SERVO TAB, WHICH RESULTED IN ITS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND PARTIAL SEPARATION. |
| Jun 09, 1995 | KING SALMON, AK | N67112 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TREES. A…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TREES. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. |
| May 26, 1995 | BISCARROSSE, FR | N67672 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1995 | MOLINE, IL | N828MA | Incident | — |
the defective weld and the subsequent in flight failure of the welded plug located in the piston of the roll spoiler actuator. The manufacturer's ina…the defective weld and the subsequent in flight failure of the welded plug located in the piston of the roll spoiler actuator. The manufacturer's inadequate design is a related factor. |
| Mar 28, 1995 | SELAWIK, AK | N44NB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1995 | HONOLULU, HI | N37ST | Incident | destroyed |
Intentional ditching due to the flightcrew's failure to properly manage the fuel system, and operation of the airplane in an excessively overweight co…Intentional ditching due to the flightcrew's failure to properly manage the fuel system, and operation of the airplane in an excessively overweight condition. |
| Sep 17, 1994 | WHITTIER, AK | N1433Z | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. AN INITIAL TAIL WIND AND LATER A CROSSWIND WERE FACTOR…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. AN INITIAL TAIL WIND AND LATER A CROSSWIND WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Aug 22, 1994 | MCCALL, ID | N141Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1994 | SKWENTA, AK | N1785R | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT (TREE). |
| Aug 12, 1994 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N17394 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE BOX/BLIND CANYON AND PROXIMITY OF MOUNT…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE BOX/BLIND CANYON AND PROXIMITY OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Aug 07, 1994 | KODIAK, AK | N126UA | Fatal (6) | destroyed |
THE PILOT OF THE VFR ONLY FLIGHT INTENTIONALLY ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQUATE PROCEDURES/D…THE PILOT OF THE VFR ONLY FLIGHT INTENTIONALLY ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQUATE PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES BY THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT CONCERNING CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT IN MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE FOG. |
| Aug 01, 1994 | WASHINGTON, DC | N433AW | Minor | substantial |
THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE BAGGAGE TRACTOR RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF A SECOND BAGGAGE TRACTOR BEING PUSHED AND ITS SUBSEQUE…THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE BAGGAGE TRACTOR RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF A SECOND BAGGAGE TRACTOR BEING PUSHED AND ITS SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jul 16, 1994 | KENAI, AK | N2297R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT DID NOT USE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST TO CONFIRM THAT THE FLAPS WERE EXTENDED FOR THE TAKEOFF. |
| Jul 09, 1994 | NONDALTON, AK | N2297R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. |
| Jun 23, 1994 | JUNEAU, AK | N13GA | Fatal (7) | substantial |
VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (CLEARANCE) ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE RIV…VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (CLEARANCE) ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE RIVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE SURFACE CONDITION OF THE RIVER (GLASSY WATER). |