# Dehavilland BEAVER L-20A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2800104
- Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND
- Model: BEAVER L-20A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 8
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 122 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-beaver-l-20a

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N215TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215TS): [Eagle Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20WINGS%20LLC), [Alden, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Alden), built 1964, S/N 261
- [N4957](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4957): [Talon Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALON%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1953, S/N 490
- [N7336](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7336): [Doyon Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYON%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), S/N 1229

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ANC24LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA049), Jun 11, 2024: Dehavilland Beaver L-20A (DHC-2) (N4957), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC94FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA105), Aug 12, 1994: De Havilland DHC-2 (N17394), Port Alsworth, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE BOX/BLIND CANYON AND PROXIMITY OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB ANC91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA153), Sep 25, 1991: De Havilland DHC-2 MKI (N17394), Holitna River, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE WATER.

## 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 20240610008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610008519A), Jun 10, 2024: Dehavilland BEAVER L-20A (N4957), Port Alsworth, AK, Substantial damage. Loaded up the passangers at Kijik Lake. Gave safety briefing. Warmed up engine to 40 degrees. Engine oil was at correct temp. Ran carb heat to approprite…
- [Accident 19940811021139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940811021139A), Aug 11, 1994: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N17394), Port Alsworth, AK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Observed flying low and slow and stall out of a turn. Burned on ground impact. No anomalies found.
- [Accident 19910925042919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910925042919A), Sep 25, 1991: Dhav DHC2MK1 (N17394), Holitna River, AK, Substantial damage. Landing on River float,plane pontoon struck a submerged log. Cartwheeled and came to rest inverted.
- [Incident 19800824064209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800824064209I), Aug 24, 1980: Dhav DHC2/ (N17394), Woodbine, MD, 1 fatal. Main chute failed to deploy, reserve chute did not inflate. Connector link had separated.

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