# Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2800107 - Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND - Model: BEAVER DHC-2 MK.3 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 8 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 123 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-3 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (7) - [N14TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14TB): [Eager Beaver LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGER%20BEAVER%20LLC), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), S/N 1638TB21 - [N32GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32GW): [Great Western Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREAT%20WESTERN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1968, S/N 1689 TB-57 - [N535KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N535KT): [Rust Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUST%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1967, S/N 1665-TB37 - [N63VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63VA): [Fairey Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIREY%20LTD), [Grand Junction, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Grand%20Junction), built 1955, S/N 850 - [N69359](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69359): [Red Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1967, S/N 1661TB35 - [N9744T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9744T): [Kenmore Air Harbor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20AIR%20HARBOR%20LLC), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), built 1968, S/N 1692 - [N995JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N995JG): [My Beaver LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MY%20BEAVER%20LLC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1966, S/N 1627 ## NTSB investigations (10) 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 ANC24LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA064), Jul 13, 2024: Dehavilland DHC-2T (N535KT), Petersville, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of thrust due to an uncommanded feathering of the propeller for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ANC06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA059), May 22, 2006: de Havilland DHC-2 (N1543), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain (rough water) for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with ocean swells during takeoff initial… - [NTSB ANC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA106), Aug 29, 2002: de Havilland DHC-2 MK3 (N4478), Aleknagik, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use a checklist to ensure the airplane was in the proper landing configuration, which precipitated an inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended. A… - [NTSB ANC92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA077), May 24, 1992: De Havilland DHC-2-T (N4478), Alexander Creek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY SWITCHING OFF THE FUEL SHUT OFF. FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUD IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA. - [NTSB SEA87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA123), Jun 25, 1987: de Havilland DHC-2 (N1454T), Ketchikan, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78DA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DA011), Jan 17, 1978: Dehavnd Can DHC-2 (N1454T), Barrow, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75AA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA010), Aug 13, 1974: Dehavilland DHC-2 (N7620), Anaktuvuk, AK, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB ANC73AA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA037), Dec 11, 1972: Dehavilland DHC-2 (N53011), Sagwon, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70AA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA070), Apr 13, 1970: Dehavilland DHC-2 (N7620), Prudhoe Bay, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0040), Nov 10, 1969: Dehavilland DHC-2 (N4478), Barrow, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (14) 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 20240712009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240712009969A), Jul 12, 2024: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.3 (N535KT), Tokositna Glaci, AK, Substantial damage. On July 12, 2024, at approximately 16:45 AKST, the accident aircraft flew over the Tokositna glacier next to hunter ice falls when the propeller RPM declined.… - [Incident 20220603012709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220603012709I), Jun 3, 2022: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.3 (N1543), Willow, AK, Minor damage. Pilot admitted he must have hit brakes too hard after aircraft touched down because he felt the nose dip slightly, but nothing major. He said he didnt think… - [Accident 20060522010379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060522010379A), May 22, 2006: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N1543), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was on takeoff, it hit a wave and crashed. - [Accident 20020827024289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020827024289A), Aug 27, 2002: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N4478), Aleknagik, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 27, 2002, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, an amphibious float-equipped de havilland DHC-2 mk 3 airplane, N4478, sustained substantial damage… - [Incident 19950216006929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950216006929I), Feb 16, 1995: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N53011), Ketchikan, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: after landing at the Ketchikan harbor, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the dock. While paralleling the dock, the handler grabbed the wing rope to… - [Accident 19920523019479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920523019479A), May 23, 1992: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N4478), Alexander Creek, AK, Substantial damage. Amphibious beaver had spool down en route when pilot turned fuel off instead of heat on. Landed on mud flats. - [Incident 19890223019349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890223019349I), Feb 23, 1989: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N2699), Houma, LA. Hydraulic failure in landing gear system. Left nose gear in up position and main gear trailing. - [Incident 19880108004779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880108004779I), Jan 8, 1988: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N53011), Thorne Bay, AK, Minor damage. Pilot made an amphibious landing with the gear extended. Aircraft overturned upon contact with the water. - [Accident 19870625050419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870625050419A), Jun 25, 1987: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N1454T), Ketchikan, AK, Substantial damage. Unable to get power from engine. Elected to land on water. Unable to retract gear. Nosed over inverted on touchdown - [Incident 19850604033199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850604033199I), Jun 4, 1985: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N1454T), Lazy Bay, AK, Minor damage. Damaged floats during attempted landing on rough water. Aborted and landed elsewhere on wheels without incident. - [Incident 19820813048249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820813048249I), Aug 13, 1982: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N4478), Deadhorse, AK, Minor damage. Pilot landed in crosswind. On rollout gust hit left side, raised wing, aircraft weathervaned, right gear collapsed. - [Incident 19791119044799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791119044799I), Nov 19, 1979: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N4482), Juneau, AK. While water taxiing to sheltered area a gust of wind capsized the airplane. - [Accident 19780117002949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780117002949A), Jan 17, 1978: Dhav DHC2MK3 (N1454T), Barrow, AK, Substantial damage. Company flt plan. - [Accident 19740813035569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740813035569A), Aug 13, 1974: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N7620), Anaktuvuk, AK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Tried to fly thru obscured mtn pass. Un cont,turned around & hit gnd. --- 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.