How many accidents has the De Havilland Dhc had?

The NTSB has recorded 353 events involving the De Havilland Dhc: 79 fatal, 34 serious, 26 minor injuries, and 198 incidents with no injuries.

Is the De Havilland Dhc a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The De Havilland Dhc has 353 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

De Havilland Dhc Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 353 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

353

All Events

198

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (356 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 11, 2025	San Celmente, CA	N344CS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2024	Anchorage, AK	N4444Z	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
Jul 02, 2024	Susitna, AK	N6LU	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss… The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss of control.
Apr 23, 2024	La Villiaze, OF	9H-LWB	Incident	unk	Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2023	Campbel River, OF	C-GSBA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 04, 2022	Moruya, AS	VH-AAX	Incident	unk	Investigation pending
Mar 06, 2020	Boulder City, NV	N72GC	Incident	substantial	The trainee pilot's loss of directional control during landing and his subsequent unintentional control interference with the brakes and/or rudder dur… The trainee pilot's loss of directional control during landing and his subsequent unintentional control interference with the brakes and/or rudder during the trainer pilot's attempted remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
Dec 09, 2019	Keene, NH	C-GNON	Incident	minor	The arcing failure of the windshield heat L2 power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons.
Dec 06, 2019	Pau Pyrenesse, FR	F-GHRK	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2019	Boise, ID	N402QX	Incident	substantial	a bird strike during climb out.
Jun 27, 2019	Ketchikan, AK	N94DC	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a water loop.
May 28, 2019	Hollister, CA	N501J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fa… The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the after takeoff and before landing checklists.
May 04, 2019	McCarthy, AK	N456SF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bo… The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing.
Aug 19, 2018	Callao, PE	N404AV	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2016	Homer, AK	N104BM	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bald eagle, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Nov 25, 2013	Philadelphia, PA	N808EX	Incident	substantial	an inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 24, 2013	Half Moon Bay, CA	C-FPCG	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 05, 2012	Soldotna, AK	N886EA	Incident	—	an in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodyn… an in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to recognize and properly recover from an aerodynamic stall in a timely manner.
Oct 30, 2010	Blenheim, NZ	ZK-NEB.	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jun 07, 2009	Anchorage, AK	N915RC	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Apr 21, 2009	Phoenix, AZ	N449YV	Incident	substantial	The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the impr… The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.
Apr 12, 2009	Plattsburgh, NY	N258PA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
Aug 30, 2008	Talkeetna, AK	N4081F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.
Jun 29, 2008	Baldwin, WI	N203SF	Incident	substantial	Undetermined.
May 11, 2008	Juneau, AK	N62355	Incident	substantial	Structural damage to the airplane as the result of a birdstrike.

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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