Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2808005

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC 2 MK III
Registry code
2808005
Registered
24 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-806
Holder
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

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

1956Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 23 aircraft
19561
19572
19643
19653
19665
19673
19683
19981
20161
20191

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 31

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

1964In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 28 ADs
19642
19661
19761
19801
19811
19843
19881
19921
19991
20022
20052
20061
20071
20081
20151
20162
20181
20201
20222
20232
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 24

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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 3 cases 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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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FAA incident reports · 12

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

Incident 20260914011869IDehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Bozeman, MT[privacy data omitted], The PIC of [privacy data omitted], left ksun around 0900 and landed at kbzn around 1100 local time on 9/14/2026. Enroute weather was vfr/clear with no turbulence. He claims to have had plenty of sleep the night before. He was the only…Sep 14, 2026 · N1TQ · Minor damageIncident 20250716012869IDehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Chinitna Bay, AKOn July 16, 2025, at approximately 1300 AKDT, a single engine turbo-propeller aircraft model DHC-2 mk iii, was involved in an incident while landing on a beach at Chinitna Bay Alaska. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and was uninjured in the…Jul 16, 2025 · N603DA · Minor damageIncident 20250602008259IDehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Everett, WAJune 2nd, 2025, the aircraft involved in the incident was conducting successive touch and go take off and landings in the traffic pattern at kpae. The pilot on their third approach stated they were distracted and failed to adequately verify that the landing…Jun 2, 2025 · N72TT · Minor damageIncident 20250510004822IDehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Mckinley Park, AKPilot went to take off from the mountain house in DHC-2 beaver aircraft. DHC-3 otter was parked down the hill and to the left and one Cessna 170B was parked to the right. The pilot initiated his takeoff run, applied full right rudder to move over to the right…May 10, 2025 · N343KT · Minor damageIncident 20200614006179IDehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Coeur D'Alene, IDPilot had been practicing water landings then returned to the airport. Upon landing, it became obvious he forgot to extend the wheels under his floats. Self-confessed pilot error.Jun 14, 2020 · N967TB · Minor damageAccident 20190503015179ADehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Mccarthy, AKCertificate holder was making a landing at ultima thule lodge near Mccarthy, AK. On approach the winds were gusting 20 to 25 knots quartering headwind. The aircraft hit a windshear on short final and contacted 6 to 8 inches below the leadind edge of the…May 3, 2019 · N456SF · Substantial damageAccident 20160805022892ADehavilland DHC 2 MK III · Wasilla, AKN30CC a DHC-2 mk iii operated by fly denali (A3WC) was in the process of repositioning the airplane part 91 from leisurewood airstrip (9AK6) over to Wasilla Airport for fuel and on up to healy airport. The airman made two radio calls- one five miles out and…Aug 5, 2016 · N30CC · Substantial damageIncident 20121113025259IDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.3 · Crescent Bay, WAAircraft was on a charter to drop two passengers off at the beach at Crescent Bay, WA located about 10 miles west of port angeles, WA. Upon arrival overhead at Crescent Bay, the pilot circled the landing area three times, noting benign conditions. The…Nov 13, 2012 · N1455T · Minor damageAccident 20090412009099ADhav DHC2MK3 · Plattsburgh, NY(-23) Pilot was practicing short field landings with aircraft owner in right seat. While using reverse thrust to slow aircraft pilot over applied brakes causing aircraft to nose over striking prop on runway. Aircraft sustained substantial damage as right wing…Apr 12, 2009 · N258PA · Substantial damageIncident 20010802037849IDhav DHC2MK3 · Seattle, WA(-23) Upon landing at bfi both nose wheels began to shimmy, pilot pulled nose wheels off of runway upon touchdown again severe shimmy occurred, and the right hand nose gear link ram end broke allowing the gear to depart from aircraft.Aug 2, 2001 · N227N · Minor damageAccident 19990529005959ADhav DHC2MK3 · Anchorage, AKHard landing. (-23) the aircraft was on short final to runway 31 at lake Hood strip. The engine might have been surging a little bit. The student was a little high on the flare to land, when the student rapidly retarded the power lever losing airspeed and the…May 29, 1999 · N30CC · Substantial damageAccident 19800929048529ADhav DHC2MK3 · Tatitna, AKSep 29, 1980 · N1455T · No damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 197

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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PMA parts · 740

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.

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