# N6LU: 1954 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-1) (registry code 2800102, 8 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008) - Serial number: 908 - Year built: 1954 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Restricted, other - Airworthiness date: June 17, 1999 - Certificate issued: April 4, 2014 - Expires: April 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A7C39A - Registered owner: [My Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MY%20HOLDINGS%20INC) - Location: [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 61.1195° N, 149.8891° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99515, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6LU - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6LU From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA060), Jul 2, 2024: De Havilland DHC2 (N6LU), Susitna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB ANC91IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA102), Jul 16, 1991: De Havilland DHC2 MK1 (N6LU), Iliamna, AK, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH AND GUSTY WINDS IN THE ACCIDENT AREA. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20130911018609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130911018609I), Sep 11, 2013: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 (N6LU), Rainy Pass, AK, Minor damage. The aircraft was on approach to a small lake, the pilot heard a loud bang from the engine, the engine started losing power, the pilot landed on the lake with… - [Incident 20020908025449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020908025449I), Sep 8, 2002: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N6LU), Iliamna, AK, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was picking up 2 pax (hunters) from a small lake. The pilot made his takeoff run along the length of the lake. A right crosswind prevailed. The… - [Incident 19910715055909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910715055909I), Jul 15, 1991: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N6LU), Iliamna, AK, Minor damage. Pilot stated he encountered severe downdraft. Unable to recover. Landed off airport damaging floats. - [Incident 19890519066689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890519066689I), May 19, 1989: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N6LU), Friday Harbor, WA, Minor damage. During docking seaplane struck dock. Pilot stated he was blinded by sun and misjudged distance. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 2015FA0000363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000363), Aug 4, 2015: CYLINDER. SPLIT. ON AN EMPTY FLIGHT RETURNING TO BASE, APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES OUT OF DESTINATION AT 1500' THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. THE PILOT AFTER CHECKING FUE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Earlier aircraft with N6LU The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N6LU before. - [Cancelled 1981-03-31](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6LU-1981-03-31): Cessna P337H, S/N P3370344. Exported to India. Owner: [Asian Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASIAN%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita) ## Related - Other Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-1/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.