# Dehavilland CARIBOU DHC-4A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2800304 - Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND - Model: CARIBOU DHC-4A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 32 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 136 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 10 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-caribou-dhc-4a 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 (10) - [N238PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238PT): [Nordluft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORDLUFT%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 238 - [N302PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N302PT): [Pen Turbo Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEN%20TURBO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Rio Grande, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Rio%20Grande), S/N 302 - [N555NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555NC): [Pen Turbo Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEN%20TURBO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 15 - [N600NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600NC): [Odac LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODAC%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1965, S/N 237 - [N6080](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6080): [Bagley John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAGLEY%20JOHN%20K), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), S/N 2 - [N68NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68NC): [Rampart Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMPART%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 124 - [N80NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80NC): [Badger C-7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20C-7%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 186 - [N91NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91NC): [Badger C-7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20C-7%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 217 - [N92NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92NC): [Badger C-7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20C-7%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 86 - [N98NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98NC): [Badger C-7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20C-7%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 125 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ANC97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA024), Jan 30, 1997: de Havilland DHC-4A (N702SC), Sparrevohn, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: loss of the right engine propeller control oil, which led to an overspeed of the right engine and propeller, and necessitated a shut-down of the right engine; and failure of the pilot to maintain… - [NTSB ANC96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA115), Aug 2, 1996: de Havilland DHC-4 (N800NC), New Stuyahok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the nosegear precipitated by the failure of the hydraulic nosegear drag strut locking actuator. ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 19970129000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970129000979A), Jan 29, 1997: Dhav DHC4A (N702SC), Sparrevohn, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Right prop overspeed. Feathered. Left engine overtaxed. Tried make svw but impacted terrain short. Neara gross wt. - [Accident 19960802025999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960802025999A), Aug 2, 1996: Dhav DHC4A (N800NC), New Stuyahok, AK, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed landing. Hydraulic strut actuator failed remain in downlocked position. Better gear checks. - [Incident 19921025047809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921025047809I), Oct 25, 1992: Dhav DHC4A (N84893), Barnwell, SC. Main chute malfunction on jump. Pilot chute was inflated with the bridle wrapped around suspension lines. - [Accident 19920827033119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920827033119A), Aug 27, 1992: Dhav DHC4A (N400NC), Winnipeg, CN, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Crashed on takeoff. - [Incident 19920123003759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920123003759I), Jan 23, 1992: Dhav DHC4A (N9984), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Elected to make gear up landing. Skidded down runway. - [Incident 19911008049059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911008049059I), Oct 8, 1991: Dhav DHC4A (N900NC), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Vibration followed by engine fire en route. Fired bottle and landed. NR9 cylinder had blown. - [Incident 19910816040379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910816040379I), Aug 16, 1991: Dhav DHC4A (N95NC), Montgomery, NY. Jumpers main canopy partially deployed. Cut away and deployed reserve. Injured on landing in grassy field. - [Incident 19901115056989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901115056989I), Nov 15, 1990: Dhav DHC4A (N94NC), Minden, NV, Minor damage. After landing found section of left flap missing. Outboard bearing mount bracket failed. - [Incident 19900831045439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900831045439I), Aug 31, 1990: Dhav DHC4A (N88NC), Gilbertville, PA, 1 fatal. Main chute did not open. Chutist cut away and did not deploy emergency chute soon enough. - [Incident 19900628036929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900628036929I), Jun 28, 1990: Dhav DHC4A (N5463), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Pilot had 3 green lights. - [Incident 19890830050529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890830050529I), Aug 30, 1989: Dhav DHC4A (N900NC), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Nose gear started vibrating while taxiing. Stopped. Found nose gear left wheel was broken from bearings on axle. - [Incident 19880329017459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880329017459I), Mar 29, 1988: Dhav DHC4A (N9984), Santa Barbara, CA, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on the landing roll. - [Incident 19800208023419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800208023419I), Feb 8, 1980: Dhav DHC4A (N544Y), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Pilot stated he had green lights on extension of landing gear, also visual check. Nose gear retracted on touchdown. --- 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.