# FAA incident reports: Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 A list on [Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20191007021139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191007021139A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Akhiok, AK · Oct 7, 2019 · N1544 · Substantial damage > I departed karluk portage on the karluk river near larsen bay Alaska at 1357 akd. Terrain is a wide flat river valley with mountains on the outskirts. Winds were light and blowing downriver. I took off upstream. Aircraft was empty and I was the sole occupant.… - [Accident 20190922013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190922013449A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Mountain Villag, AK · Sep 22, 2019 · N77KZ · Substantial damage > Pre takeoff pilot failed to deploy flaps to takeoff setting. Aircraft did not become airborne, slid across tundra, came to stop about.25 miles from lake. Ac remained upright with substantial damage - [Accident 20180124013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180124013959A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Afognak Island, AK · Jan 24, 2018 · N1544 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was being operated as a VFR part 135 flight by andrew airways. The aircraft departed kodiak, AK with a load of cargo and no passengers. During landing at a gravel strip near a logging camp at Kazakof Bay, Afognak Island, AK, the aircraft veered off… - [Incident 20160826017509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160826017509I.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Naknek, AK · Aug 26, 2016 · N698TK · Minor damage > Pilot chose to taxi on empty tank and then switch to full tank on takeoff. Another aircraft distracted him during his ck list and he forgot to switch back to the full tank for takeoff. This distraction as well as the unwise decision to switch to the aft tank… - [Accident 20130914018939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130914018939A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Sep 14, 2013 · N1544 · Substantial damage > On September 14, 2013 at approximately 1300 local Alaska time a straight float equipped DHC-2, N1544 was departing the ayakulik river on Kodiak island with the pilot and three persons on board. During the take-off requiring two step turns on the river in… - [Accident 20130724015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130724015709A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Jul 24, 2013 · N4787C · Destroyed > During a charter flight that started at the waterfront base in Ketchikan enroute to shipley bay, the aircraft experienced a loss of power just past the north end of lake galena. The pilot turned left to land in the lake and continued to lose power. At the… - [Accident 20120702014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120702014939A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Rudyard Bay, AK · Jul 2, 2012 · N1018A · Substantial damage > Condition:calm water and light wind. Pilot planned to start the take-off run opposite the direction he intended to take off, do a step turn to the left to the intended departure direction and take off. In the step turn the rate of turn increased to more than… - [Accident 20120313004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120313004109A.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Mar 13, 2012 · N82SF · Substantial damage > Description of accident: a float equipped aircraft entered white out conditions in a snow squall shortly after take-off from a remote mining site. Factors: continued a VMC flight into IMC conditions. Rapid changing weather conditionsrecommendations: eir… - [Incident 20120221002769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120221002769I.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Feb 21, 2012 · N47AK · Minor damage > The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to break in a new engine. The pilot wanted to do a full power take off with the engine completely warmed up so he headed for long island. The pilot circled the area and noted the reef in the middle and the… - [Incident 20060322003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060322003199I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Port Gamble Bay, WA · Mar 22, 2006 · N1018F > (-23) Aircraft was climbing thru 2600' enroute from lake union seaplane base to victoria, bc, Canada when pilot noticed slight engine hesitation, the lost power and began emitting smoke from the engine. Pilot executed an emergency landing in Port Gamble Bay.… - [Accident 20050804020642A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050804020642A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Renton, WA · Aug 4, 2005 · N741DB · Substantial damage > (-23) Collided with Cessna 150, N66234, while entering downwind for a water landing north of the Renton Municipal Airport approximately one and a half miles northeast of the airport. The Cessna was departing the pattern on climbout after departure. (-23… - [Accident 20050610015049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050610015049A.md): Dhav DHC2* · King Salmon, AK · Jun 10, 2005 · N43446 · Substantial damage > (-23) On takeoff, aircraft entered into gradual left turn that increased to the point the pilot decreased power. Aircraft then turned sharply further left and dug in the right float. At this point the right wing slapped the water breaking off the right… - [Accident 20040924024079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040924024079A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Talkeetna, AK · Sep 24, 2004 · N1018D · Substantial damage > (-23) While landing, after the floats were in the water, the left wing contacted a tree and swung the aircraft toward the river bank and finally up onto the bank of the river where it came to rest. The pilot and passengers exited the aircraft in a normal… - [Accident 20040826022009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040826022009A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Kodiak, AK · Aug 26, 2004 · N49GB · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot indicated that during a takeoff from big river (approximately 150' wide) during his climb out the floats collided with a sand river bank and settled onto the tidal beach area of the river. The pilot and passengers exited the aircraft with no… - [Accident 20020819022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020819022189A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ketchikan, AK · Aug 19, 2002 · N64393 · No damage > (-23) On 08/19/2002 at approx 0735 a promech inc. DHC-2, N64393, departed the Ketchikan Alaska seaplane harbor for a neets bay bear watch tour with a total of 4 passengers and pilot aboard. On 08/19/2002 at approx 0739 a promech inc. DHC-3, N409PA, also… - [Accident 20010821039669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821039669A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Nondalton, AK · Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 21, 2001, a float equipped Dehavilland DHC-2, N10395, sustained substantial damage shortly after takeoff from six-mile lake, Nondalton, Alaska. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the part 135, passenger carrying flight operated by… - [Incident 20010723021289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010723021289I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Grandrapids, MN · Jul 23, 2001 · N4932 > (-23) On 07/23/01, at 1430 CDT, a Dehavilland DHC-2 mki owned and operated by usda forest service (Minnesota dnr forestry division) enroute from grand rapids, MN to two harbors, MN. Experienced jammed aileron controls. The pilot landed with out incident on… - [Incident 19980916035469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980916035469I.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · AK · Sep 16, 1998 · N49GB · Minor damage > (-5)Pilot landed on a river in a float plane. He was the sole occupant on board. His touchdown was in too flat of an attitute, right float produced excessive drag, causing the airplane to swerve to the right onto the gravel bar and into small trees along the… - [Accident 19970930029199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970930029199A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ketchikan, AK · Sep 30, 1997 · N4787C · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Witness observed steep turn on climbout. Rolled over top and dove into water indicates accelerated stall. - [Incident 19910512019899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910512019899I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ketchikan, AK · May 12, 1991 · N1018A > Rough running engine forced landing on open water. Cylinder malfunctioned. Towed to maintenance base. - [Incident 19900722035529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900722035529I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Kaasan, AK · Jul 22, 1990 · N64393 · Minor damage > Aircraft was caught by a gust of wind after landing on water. Right wing struck the water. Continued to shore. - [Accident 19900529022559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900529022559A.md): Dhav DHC1B2 · Chatham, AK · May 29, 1990 · N741DB · Substantial damage > Engine lost power below ridge line, had to land in trees. - [Accident 19900529017809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900529017809A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ketchikan, AK · May 29, 1990 · N1018H · Substantial damage > Taxiing close to shore,due to gusty surface wind hooked a wing on a tree. - [Incident 19891122058999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891122058999I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Hoonah, AK · Nov 22, 1989 · N47AK · Minor damage > Right wheel hit rocks and ice uncovered by grader on touchdown. Right gear pulled loose. - [Accident 19890419009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890419009439A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Pelican, AK · Apr 19, 1989 · N62873 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Struck rock wall near top of cloud obscured pass. Aircraft burned. - [Incident 19890106007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890106007549I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Juneau, AK · Jan 6, 1989 · N62873 > During level flight engine losing power. Landed at Juneau without incident. Engine had stuck exhaust valve. - [Accident 19880610019689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880610019689A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Birchwood, AK · Jun 10, 1988 · N48108 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Lost control on liftoff. Right wing and engine hit ground and aircraft cartwheeled. Aileron controls were backwards - [Incident 19880531043349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880531043349I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ketchikan, AK · May 31, 1988 · N1018A · Minor damage > Struck a log during a water landing damaged left float keel. - [Accident 19880520015489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880520015489A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Anchorage, AK · May 20, 1988 · N1435Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft made left vertical bank on initial climb impacted and burned. Aileron control just reworked, were backward - [Incident 19870929065659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870929065659I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Sparrevohn, AK · Sep 29, 1987 · N43446 · Minor damage > During water takeoff attempt the aircraft rolled over. Float had been punctured by rocks before takeoff attempt. - [Accident 19870108002059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870108002059A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Shoal Cove, AK · Jan 8, 1987 · N1018H · Substantial damage > The floatplane struck an unmarked wire during water taxi after landing. - [Accident 19860130017152A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860130017152A.md): Dhav DHC2MK2 · Metlakatla, AK · Jan 30, 1986 · N1018H · Minor damage > While holding in 2 foot waves short of dock, wingtip struck by departing 127WA. - [Accident 19851107056099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851107056099A.md): Hwksly DH125400A · Sparta, TN · Nov 7, 1985 · N100HF · Substantial damage > Overran runway due to standing water on second half of runway. Airport UNICOM does not report runway condition. - [Accident 19850621027019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850621027019A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Ungalikthluk Ri, AK · Jun 21, 1985 · N10395 · Substantial damage > Wind gust picked up a wing after a river landing. Lost control and struck the river bank. Too much wind for aircraft - [Accident 19840726053089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840726053089A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Wilson Lake, AK · Jul 26, 1984 · N4787C · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Struck trees on rising terrain after flying into a blind canyon on a sightseeing flight. - [Accident 19820509014389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820509014389A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Medford, OR · May 9, 1982 · N1434Z · Substantial damage > Passenger's feet jammed rudder pedals on takeoff roll. Pilot aborted, ran off runway into a parked airplane. - [Accident 19810619036169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810619036169A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Taku River, AK · Jun 19, 1981 · N37756 · Substantial damage > Tried to make a down River takeoff. Aborted. Current carried seaplane into trees and a submerged log near shore. - [Accident 19781125044569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781125044569A.md): Dhav DHC2/ · AK · Nov 25, 1978 · N3790G · Destroyed · 4 fatal - [Accident 19780703038899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780703038899A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Pelican, AK · Jul 3, 1978 · N8690 · Destroyed > Float equipped. Entered narrow channel at 100FT AGL. - [Accident 19760610015049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760610015049A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Yakutat, AK · Jun 10, 1976 · N8690 · Substantial damage > Tkof frm gravel road. Hit log pile. - [Accident 19741230044179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741230044179A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Prnc O'Wales, AK · Dec 30, 1974 · N4766 · Destroyed > Float equipped.l wg caught sandbar in river. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2800108') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2/incidents --- 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.