Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2800304

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND
Model
CARIBOU DHC-4A
Registry code
2800304
Registered
10 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
136 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 23

1952Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 23 aircraft
19521
19612
19623
19632
19652
19661
19674
19691
19721
19801
19811
19871
19901
19931
19961

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 10

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2800304')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2800304')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 13

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

Accident 19970129000979ADhav DHC4A · Sparrevohn, AKRight prop overspeed. Feathered. Left engine overtaxed. Tried make svw but impacted terrain short. Neara gross wt.Jan 29, 1997 · N702SC · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19960802025999ADhav DHC4A · New Stuyahok, AKNose gear collapsed landing. Hydraulic strut actuator failed remain in downlocked position. Better gear checks.Aug 2, 1996 · N800NC · Substantial damageIncident 19921025047809IDhav DHC4A · Barnwell, SCMain chute malfunction on jump. Pilot chute was inflated with the bridle wrapped around suspension lines.Oct 25, 1992 · N84893Accident 19920827033119ADhav DHC4A · Winnipeg, CNCrashed on takeoff.Aug 27, 1992 · N400NC · Destroyed · 3 fatalIncident 19920123003759IDhav DHC4A · Tucson, AZUnable to extend gear. Elected to make gear up landing. Skidded down runway.Jan 23, 1992 · N9984 · Minor damageIncident 19911008049059IDhav DHC4A · Truckee, CAVibration followed by engine fire en route. Fired bottle and landed. NR9 cylinder had blown.Oct 8, 1991 · N900NC · Minor damageIncident 19910816040379IDhav DHC4A · Montgomery, NYJumpers main canopy partially deployed. Cut away and deployed reserve. Injured on landing in grassy field.Aug 16, 1991 · N95NCIncident 19901115056989IDhav DHC4A · Minden, NVAfter landing found section of left flap missing. Outboard bearing mount bracket failed.Nov 15, 1990 · N94NC · Minor damageIncident 19900831045439IDhav DHC4A · Gilbertville, PAMain chute did not open. Chutist cut away and did not deploy emergency chute soon enough.Aug 31, 1990 · N88NC · 1 fatalIncident 19900628036929IDhav DHC4A · Sacramento, CALanding gear collapsed on landing rollout. Pilot had 3 green lights.Jun 28, 1990 · N5463 · Minor damageIncident 19890830050529IDhav DHC4A · Fresno, CANose gear started vibrating while taxiing. Stopped. Found nose gear left wheel was broken from bearings on axle.Aug 30, 1989 · N900NC · Minor damageIncident 19880329017459IDhav DHC4A · Santa Barbara, CALeft main gear collapsed on the landing roll.Mar 29, 1988 · N9984 · Minor damageIncident 19800208023419IDhav DHC4A · San Juan, Puerto RicoPilot stated he had green lights on extension of landing gear, also visual check. Nose gear retracted on touchdown.Feb 8, 1980 · N544Y · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2800304')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.