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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2025 | Whitmore, AZ | N189GC | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | San Marcos, TX | N322AV | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed go-around attempt and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action that resulted in a nose-down impact with terrain during an a…The pilot's delayed go-around attempt and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action that resulted in a nose-down impact with terrain during an attempted go-around. |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Kukaklek Lake, AK | N9RW | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank. |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Igiugig, AK | N121AK | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Port Orchard, WA | N6540C | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | King Salmon, AK | N24BR | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind. |
| Dec 30, 2006 | Nairobi, KE | 5Y-SRK | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Puerto Jimenez, CS | TI-BAF | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 2005 | Talkeetna, AK | N8190Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to the right wing and forward fuselage. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2001 | Cordova, AK | N254AW | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise due to the fracture of an engine cylinder exhaust valve. |
| Oct 01, 1999 | PORT BLAKELY, WA | N9766Z | Minor | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees/terrain. Contributing factors were rising terrain and trees. |
| Apr 05, 1999 | LANTANA, FL | N838MA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-…The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-flight decision to attempt a single engine go-around with full wing flaps extended. |
| Apr 13, 1997 | HILO, HI | N242CA | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go s…the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way. |
| 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 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. |
| Aug 19, 1993 | NIKABUNA LAKE, AK | N321KA | Minor | destroyed |
FLUID, FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATOR'S INADEQ…FLUID, FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE FLIGHT TIME AND FUEL UPLOAD RECORD KEEPING. |
| Aug 12, 1992 | CRESCENT LAKE, AK | N8190Y | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GLASSY WATER CONDITION. |
| Sep 25, 1991 | HOLITNA RIVER, AK | N17394 | Minor | substantial |
THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE…THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE WATER. |
| Dec 09, 1990 | PERRIS VALLEY, CA | N121PM | Minor | substantial |
A LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF A COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE LEADING TO FURTHER COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE; A WORN POWER TUR…A LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF A COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE LEADING TO FURTHER COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE; A WORN POWER TURBINE GOVERNOR THROTTLE CAM ASSEMBLY WHICH LED TO LOSS OF POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINE; AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR. |
| Jun 30, 1990 | BEAVER VILLAGE, AK | N17689 | Minor | substantial | MECHANICAL FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST ROCKER ARM. |
| May 30, 1990 | CHATHAM, AK | N714DB | Minor | substantial | THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 20, 1988 | WARROAD, MN | N49771 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1987 | METLAKATLA, AK | N17597 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1987 | SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA | N64384 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |