# Dehavilland DHC-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2801702
- Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND
- Model: DHC-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 93 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-1

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 (11)

- [N1114V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114V): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1950, S/N 154
- [N13DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13DW): [Holliday Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLIDAY%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Kiln, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Kiln), built 1951, S/N FA460
- [N22777](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22777): [Whyte Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHYTE%20ERIC), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1950, S/N C1-0105
- [N31376](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31376): [Pope Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPE%20MICHAEL%20P), [Chippewa Falls, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Chippewa%20Falls), built 1951, S/N DHB-580
- [N420TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420TD): [Foskett James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSKETT%20JAMES%20J), [Pewaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Pewaukee), S/N C1-0532
- [N64750](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64750): [Dream Destination LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREAM%20DESTINATION%20LLC), [Princeton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Princeton), S/N 1356
- [N64751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64751): [Campbell Donald B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20DONALD%20B), [San Dimas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Dimas), S/N 1368
- [N68031](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68031): [Flom Daniel H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLOM%20DANIEL%20H), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), built 1950, S/N C1-0132
- [N744MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744MB): [Action Andaman LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTION%20ANDAMAN%20LLC), [Northville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Northville), built 1955, S/N 1320
- [N8DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8DW): [Tensas Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENSAS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [St Joseph, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/St%20Joseph), built 1951, S/N F354
- [N904WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N904WP): [Williams Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20RICHARD%20G), [La Belle, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/La%20Belle), built 1952, S/N C1-0777

## NTSB investigations (11)

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 CEN25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA035), Nov 6, 2024: De Havilland DHC-1 (N420TD), East Troy, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB GAA18CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA011), Oct 12, 2017: Dehavilland DHC 1 (N323WG), Cedartown, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA163), Mar 23, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N540FM), Vonore, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA466), Jul 9, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N22DH), Benton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB FTW84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA071), Nov 20, 1983: de Havilland DHC-1 (N22DH), Orange, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEP41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEP41), Aug 6, 1981: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N1114V), Mequon, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHD09), Dec 6, 1980: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N65237), Ocean City, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FKG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG30), Apr 7, 1979: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N122LT), Fayetteville, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLT01), Jan 22, 1977: Dehavilland OHC-1 (N8DW), Walls, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DLQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DLQ33), Sep 29, 1976: Dehavilland MK23 (N31105), Chavies, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC077), Jul 5, 1976: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N9154), Columbus, IN, destroyed, 5 fatal

## 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 20241106018009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241106018009A), Nov 6, 2024: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N420TD), East Troy, WI, Substantial damage. On November 6, 2024, the subject aircraft was involved in an accident which involved a forced landing approximately ¼ mile short of the turf runway at East…
- [Accident 20171012016169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171012016169A), Oct 12, 2017: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N323WG), Cedartown, GA, Destroyed. The aircraft was making a landing on runway 10 at the polk county airport (4A4) in Cedartown, GA. Upon initial toucheddown the aircraft ballooned back up in…
- [Accident 20140323005269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140323005269A), Mar 23, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N540FM), Vonore, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot of N540MF was operating the aircraft under visual flight rules from watertown, Wisconsin to canon, GA. The pilot received a weather briefing prior to…
- [Accident 20110709016089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110709016089A), Jul 9, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N22DH), Benton, KS, Substantial damage. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was doing some touch and go's at Benton field, Kansas (1 K1). Eye witnesses, who were flying a helicopter in the Benton…
- [Accident 19831120058369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831120058369A), Nov 20, 1983: Dhav DHC1 (N22DH), Orange, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit in pattern. Stall landed short of the runway. Cause of power loss unknown.
- [Accident 19810806050399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810806050399A), Aug 6, 1981: Dhav DHC1 (N1114V), Mequon, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot's unsecured brief case moved reverse type mixture control to off. Unoticed by pilot who made forced landing.
- [Incident 19810226021349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810226021349I), Feb 26, 1981: Dhav DHC1 (N1114V), Indian Dunes, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck top of truck during film production.
- [Accident 19801206072249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801206072249A), Dec 6, 1980: Dhav DHC1 (N65237), Ocean City, NJ, Destroyed. Lost directional control on takeoff roll. Hit runway light, cartwheeled and burned.
- [Incident 19790725021909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790725021909I), Jul 25, 1979: Dhav DHC1 (N48250), Wareham, MA, Minor damage. Precautionaly landing due to deteriorating weather.
- [Accident 19790407008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790407008559A), Apr 7, 1979: Dhav DHC1 (N122LT), Fayetteville, GA, Destroyed. Pilot said the elevator control jammed.a parachute was found between the rear seat and control stick.
- [Incident 19780402008979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780402008979I), Apr 2, 1978: Dhav DHC1 (N122DH), Newburyport, MA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control after striking pot hole on landing. Airport was closed by NOTAM.
- [Accident 19770122001219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770122001219A), Jan 22, 1977: Dhav DHC1B2 (N8DW), Walls, MS, Substantial damage. L flap inboard hinge bkn. Hinge rusted,slack in cable allowed both flaps to retract.
- [Accident 19760829034969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760829034969A), Aug 29, 1976: Dhav DHC1B2 (N31105), Chavies, KY, Substantial damage. Executing a slip to a landing.
- [Accident 19760705041892A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760705041892A), Jul 5, 1976: Dhav DHC1B2 (N9154), Columbus, IN, Destroyed. N9154 observed crossing back & forth over top of N7915N then decending onto the Piper acft.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2025FA0000205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000205), Nov 6, 2024: GAUGE. FALSE INDICATION. THIS FUEL TANK GAUGE WAS FUNCTIONALLY TESTED FOLLOWING A FORCED LANDING DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION EVENT. DURING TESTING, THE GAUGE "STUCK" AT 3 GALLONS INDICATED F
- [SDR 39LA2013120217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013120217), Dec 2, 2013: SKIN. DENTED. RIGHT HAND CENTER EMERGENCY DOOR SKIN DENTED. FABRICATED & INSTALLED A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW RD8-52-1344.
- [SDR 2009F00054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009F00054), Jul 19, 2009: SPINNER. CRACKED. SMALL CRACKS IN BULKHEAD OF SPINNER AT OUTER RADIUS SPINNER CRACKED AT BLADE SHANK CUTOUTS.
- [SDR HNAA2009020200043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2009020200043), Feb 1, 2009: WIRE. BROKEN. 1 RED EMERGENCY LIGHT MODULE AT ROW 4 HAS A BROKEN WIRE. R&R D LIGHT MODULE AT ROW 4 IAW STANDARD PRACTICE.
- [SDR CA070511010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070511010), May 10, 2007: GEAR. STRIPPED. (CAN) ON RUNUP BEFORE FLIGHT MAG CHECK CARRIED OUT. ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN WHEN SELECTED TO RT MAG. REMOVED RT MAG, FOUND 50 PERCENT OF TEETH ON MAIN TIMING GEAR 
- [SDR CA070418007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070418007), Apr 17, 2007: FITTING. CORRODED. (CAN) A CURSORY INSPECTION REVEALED CORROSION ON THE LT PORK CHOP FITTING. BOTH LT AND RT FITTINGS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS. DEPTH OF CORROSION WAS APPROX 2

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