# N323KT: 1957 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A), registration cancelled 2019-03-18

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 18, 2019
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-2-mk-i-l20a) (registry code 2808002)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-806](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-806) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1022
- Year built: 1957
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 18, 1992
- Certificate issued: August 19, 1999
- Last registry action: August 8, 2017
- Mode S code: A37A68
- Owner when cancelled: [Rust Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUST%20PROPERTIES%20LLC)
- Location: [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 69.9719° N, 150.0336° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99519, within about 26 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323KT
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=323KT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N323KT-2019-03-18

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A): https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-2-mk-i-l20a.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2010F00200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00200), Aug 30, 2010: ELT. DEFECTIVE. THE INSTALLED ME406 ELT G-SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE DURING ROUTINE MX. THE ELT WAS TESTED IAW THE MM. ALL FLASH CODES WERE NORMAL DURING REMOTE SWITCH ACTIVATIO

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 ANC18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA063), Aug 5, 2018: De Havilland DHC-2 (N323KT), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage, 5 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.
- [NTSB ANC12CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA041), May 22, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (N323KT), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently landed with the parking brake set.
- [NTSB ANC08CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA066), May 11, 2008: de Havilland DHC-2 (N323KT), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent activation of the main landing gear brakes during the recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA034), Feb 5, 2008: de Havilland DHC-2 (N323KT), McGrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.

## 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.

- [Accident 20180804010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180804010069A), Aug 4, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (N323KT), Denali, AK, Destroyed, 5 fatal. On August 4, 2018 at approx 1700L, K2 aviation N323KT, a DHC-2 mki 'beaver' departed patk on a CFR part 135 flightseeing trip in and around Denali national…
- [Accident 20120521010869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120521010869A), May 21, 2012: Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (N323KT), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. 05/21/2012 – 1245 Local time. Pilot departed Talkeetna Airport for a trip to Mt. Mckinley base camp to pick up 4 passengers. This was his second trip of the…
- [Accident 20080511836989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080511836989A), May 11, 2008: Dhav L20A (N323KT), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing on runway 18 at Talkeetna, Alaska, the aircraft did a small bounce off the right wheel. During the next touchdown, the tires were locked…
- [Accident 20080205009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080205009969A), Feb 5, 2008: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N323KT), Tatitna, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) During interview with the pilot on 02/06/08, he indicated that he was at the 8KA Tatitna, AK rohn roadhouse. Before take off he walked off the runway to…

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