# FAA incident reports: Dehavilland DHC-2 A list on [Dehavilland DHC-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-2.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20260813011259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260813011259I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Aug 13, 2026 · N777DH · Minor damage > The aircraft lost engine power shortly after departure from the float pond. The pilot subsequently landed in the river, where the aircraft floated into a log jam. The pilot was the sole person on board. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained… - [Accident 20260806009949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260806009949A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Aug 6, 2026 · N62230 · Substantial damage > Pilot was taking off from moraine creek on a part 91 lodge flight. The pilot stated he missed his rejected takeoff point due to being overly fixated on another aircraft in the same stretch of river and by the time he realized he missed his reject point and… - [Accident 20240802014149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240802014149A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 2, 2024 · N4444Z · Substantial damage > On 08/02/2024 I was notified of a floatplane accident at Lake Hood, I arrived on scene and took multiple pictures. The aircraft was released per the NTSB for removal and transportation back to companies mx hanger. Pilot stated that on climb out his float… - [Accident 20230904011272A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230904011272A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Sep 4, 2023 · N97EL · Minor damage > Helicopter departed pakn at 3:55P on a course of 065* toward paho with current ATIS info (it was the first clear sky VFR day in several days). Rotor wing pilot (rwp), upon exiting class d airspace, requested frequency change with pakn, to 122.9, continued on… - [Accident 20230711008779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711008779A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Mccarthy, AK · Jul 11, 2023 · N814DW · Substantial damage > On July 11, 2023 at approximately 1830 AKDT a DHC-2 beaver operating under FAR part 135 on demand took off from Mccarthy 15Z and flew about 20 minutes and landed at Nizina lake back country strip that is approximately 1500 feet in length. According to the… - [Incident 20230316002649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230316002649I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Mar 16, 2023 · N62LC · No damage > At cruise altitude pilot encountered engine backfire and engine quit operation. Pilot was able to restart engine, but noted the engine was not able to maintain expected power for throttle setting applied. Pilot applied carburetor heat with no effect and… - [Accident 20220918008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220918008319A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Egegik, AK · Sep 18, 2022 · N24BR · Substantial damage > On 18 September 2022 about 1830 Local time, the pilot attempted a departure from a small lake at N57.52.20, W155.49.45. Approximately 64 miles South East of King Salmon, Alaska. After loading two passengers, and cargo the pilot taxied to the southwest end of… - [Accident 20220205001789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220205001789A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Gilbert, SC · Feb 5, 2022 · N1454Z · Substantial damage > Pilot forgot to set flaps to takeoff setting. Pilot recognized this too late in takeoff roll for safe abort, and attempted no-flap takeoff. There was not enough run distance available to generate no-flap takeoff speed and clear approximately 15' obstacles… - [Incident 20200702005299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200702005299I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Renton, WA · Jul 2, 2020 · N620N · Minor damage > On July 2, 2020, N620N, a DCH-2 beaver aircraft powered by a pratt whitney PT-6 turbine engine and equipped with amphibious floats departed Renton Municipal Airport (rnt) at approximately 2000 local time. The pilot indicated that the skies were clear and the… - [Accident 20190528005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190528005359A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Los Banos, CA · May 28, 2019 · N501J · Destroyed > On may 28, 2019, at approximately 1500, N501J a Dehavilland (DHC-2) attempted to land on the San Luis Resevoir and upon touching down on the water surface the aircraft flipped and was submerged upside down in the water. The pilot was able to escape the… - [Accident 20180920013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180920013879A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AK · Sep 20, 2018 · N121AK · Substantial damage > The flight began at the lake near Igiugig AK (igg) for a down stream take off. There were six passengers plus the pilot. The pilot noted that the water conditions at the time were not ideal and a bit rough. The pilot initiated the takeoff down stream and when… - [Incident 20170726015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170726015349I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Greenville, ME · Jul 26, 2017 · N91549 · Minor damage > During the final stages of take off run pilot observed a noise from the engine area similiar to the sound of a bird strike. Pilot then observed a vibration, promply turned aircraft around and landed safely. Further investigation revealed that the number 4… - [Incident 20140801015519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140801015519I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Mcarthy, AK · Aug 1, 2014 · N814DW · Minor damage > PIC was maneuvering aircraft on ground after landing and struck small spruce tree with left wingtip. Minor damage in the form of a small dent in the leading edge resulted. - [Accident 20120707013359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120707013359A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Cantwell, AK · Jul 7, 2012 · N906JS · Substantial damage > While flying at 1000 to 1500 feet the aircraft engine suddenly flamed out. The pilot was unable to restart the aircraft and made an emergency landing. Aircraft remained upright and slid to a stop. After landing, the emergency fuel shutoff lever was found to… - [Accident 20100821044389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100821044389A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Aug 21, 2010 · N9313Z · No damage · 4 fatal > Aircraft departed hollow bay fish camp enroute to lake brooks then to King Salmon. Aircraft missing. No ELT or other tracking device. No wreckage at this time. - [Accident 20091005050119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091005050119A.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Kulik Lodge, AK · Oct 5, 2009 · N490K · Substantial damage > Pilot taxied for takeoff from nonvianuk lake with 3 company employees and their gear (last flight of the season). During takeoff, after coming up "on-step", the pilot realized there was not enough remaining water available for "lift-off". The throttle was… - [Incident 20091002050249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091002050249I.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Kakhonak, AK · Oct 2, 2009 · N900NL · Substantial damage > The pilot in command was repositioning the aircraft to a location more protected from the weather. Doing so required getting on the "step" to avoid shoals and going so FAR off shore as to encounter high waves, rough water and higher strength winds. While on… - [Accident 20071007824579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071007824579A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · King Salmon, AK · Oct 7, 2007 · N24BR · Substantial damage > (-23) On October 10, 2007 a Dehavilland beaver (DHC-2) registered to hartley inc. and piloted by [privacy data omitted] was involved in an aircraft accident near becharof lake Alaska. According to the pilot he flew over the area locally known as bible camp to… - [Incident 19980713036219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980713036219I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Seattle, WA · Jul 13, 1998 · N456N · Minor damage > (-5) Pilot misread water conditions. The a/c bounced off of a swell, then hooked the tip of the left float in the next wave, causing the a/c to turn and roll over. - [Accident 19970622025809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970622025809A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Juneau, AK · Jun 22, 1997 · N470DB · Substantial damage > (.4)The float-equipped airplane was observed striking its right wing on water 3 miles west of Juneau, Alaska, while landing, then taking off again. One hour later, witnesses at a lake 30 miles south of Juneau, observed the airplane land, drag a wing and… - [Incident 19920815040269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920815040269I.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Missoula, MT · Aug 15, 1992 · N2123X > Pilot stated due to concentration trying to locate other traffic he forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19900831038119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900831038119A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Alagnak River, AK · Aug 31, 1990 · N24BR · Substantial damage > Tried to takeoff in a bend in River. Ran into River bank. - [Accident 19880903036989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880903036989A.md): Dhav DHC2MK2 · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 3, 1988 · N906JS · Substantial damage > Turbine engine failed after takeoff causing an engine fire. Trying to return, crashed on airport. - [Accident 19870308005459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870308005459A.md): Dhav DHC2MK2 · Kotzebue, AK · Mar 8, 1987 · N67688 · Substantial damage > Encountered whiteout conditions. During the precautionary landing, the aircraft dragged a wingtip. - [Accident 19850114002249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850114002249A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Mcgrath, AK · Jan 14, 1985 · N62LC · Substantial damage > Landed in snow covered meadow. Tailwheel struck a small tree head, damaged tail section. - [Incident 19830729061669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830729061669I.md): Dhav DHC2* · Catalina Island, CA · Jul 29, 1983 · N188JM · Minor damage > Left pontoon struck a submerged object on water landing. Impact put a hole in pontoon. Plane rolled over and sank. - [Accident 19811231082429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811231082429A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Big Port Walter, AK · Dec 31, 1981 · N64396 · Destroyed > Right bank after water takeoff. Unable to stop bank. Wing hit water. Airplane sank. Possible iced aileron controls. - [Accident 19790921028109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790921028109A.md): Dhav DHC2/ · Talkeetna, AK · Sep 21, 1979 · N67091 · Substantial damage > Ground looped aircraft on landing roll. - [Accident 19760608020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760608020949A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Palmer, AK · Jun 8, 1976 · N5141G · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Un outclimb mtn ridge. - [Accident 19760115000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760115000289A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Ozark, AL · Jan 15, 1976 · N49235 · Substantial damage > Plt reported tailwheel shimmy on ldg roll - [Accident 19741115043569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741115043569A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Hoonah, AK · Nov 15, 1974 · N9770Z · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Float equipped. Flew into bay. - [Accident 19741017044079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741017044079A.md): Dhav DHC2* · Kassan, AK · Oct 17, 1974 · N129WA · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Entered local fog cond shortly after tkof. - [Accident 19740316011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740316011209A.md): Dhav DHC2MK1 · Willow, AK · Mar 16, 1974 · N5141G · Substantial damage > Lndd in swamp covered with 2FT of snow. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('2808001', '2808010') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-2/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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