Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2801738

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-1B-2-S3
Registry code
2801738
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
93 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA26NM
Holder
William E. Lamon

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 · 14

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 14 aircraft
19461
19506
19512
19521
19531
19541
19561
19801

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 · 15

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2801738')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

Query with SQL
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 ('2801738')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20140403005331ADehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 · Bayport, NYAircraft (RV-12 N409FM) on landing roll out struck departing aircraft (Dehavilland beaver N12BH) during rotation for take offApr 3, 2014 · N12BH · Substantial damageIncident 19980828027639IDhav DHC1B2S3 · Burnsville, NCPilot contacted UNICOM when approximately five miles from airport for landing information, UNICOM relayed to the pilot that the winds were gusty, but did not give any velocity. According to a witness the wind was approximately 15 mph and variable in regard to…Aug 28, 1998 · N12BH · Minor damageIncident 19940530036999IDhav DHC1B2 · N Myrile Beach, SCLanded in rough field due to threatening weather IMC conditions.May 30, 1994 · N12BH · Minor damageIncident 19860613035899IDhav DHC1B2S3 · Cumming, GAPower loss after takeoff. Landed in a pasture. Water entrapped in the fuel system.Jun 13, 1986 · N178DCIncident 19850304014629IDhav DHC1B2 · Latta, SCDiverted and landed due weather. Took off, fuel running low, darkness and headwind a facotr. Landed on road.Mar 4, 1985 · N12BH · Minor damageAccident 19800901040779ADhav DHC1B2 · Huntersfield, NCEngine quit while practicing a back slide acrobatic manuever. Landed in field next to airport. Hit ditch.Sep 1, 1980 · N12BH · Substantial damageIncident 19800615082309IDhav DHC1 · Fredericksburg, VAUpper hinge on vertical fin failed during air show. Lost all rudder control, landed without further incident.Jun 15, 1980 · N33BR · Minor damageAccident 19750815026799ADhav DHC1B2 · Columbia, SCFuselage buckled aft of wg trailing edge. Elev rendered inop. Plt used elev trim for ldg.Aug 15, 1975 · N33BR · Substantial 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 ('2801738')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DHC1B2S3'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 11

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2801738')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 371

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

See all 371 PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A26NM')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DHC-1B-2-S3'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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