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Dehavilland DHC-3

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2802412, 2800202, 2802414

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-3
Registry codes
2802412, 2800202, 2802414
Registered
67 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-815
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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 88

1953Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28

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

1976In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 67

N100BWTalkeetna Air Taxi Inc · Talkeetna, AKBuilt 1954 · S/N 58N1018BSummit Leasing LLC · Kenai, AKBuilt 1960 · S/N 392N104BMPorter Jeanne G · Homer, AKBuilt 1956 · S/N 118
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NTSB investigations · 62

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 20 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 25 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA274Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Eastsound, WAOn July 23, 2026, about 1720 Pacific daylight time, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter airplane, N709KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eastsound, Washington. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, and eight…Jul 24, 2026 · N709KA · DestroyedNTSB ANC26LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDehavilland DHC-3 · Denali National Park, AKJul 3, 2026 · N424KT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Dry Tortugas, FLOn April 11, 2026, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an amphibious DeHavilland DHC-3, N708KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dry Tortugas, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Apr 11, 2026 · N708KA · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 94

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

Accident 20260723012799ADehavilland DHC-3 · Eastsound, WAThis was a scheduled flight from kenmore's lake union seaplane base in seattle Washington to roche harbor in the san juan islands (kenmore air flight 140). At 0700 the pilot pre-flighted the aircraft and conducted a preflight weather briefing using the…Jul 23, 2026 · N709KA · DestroyedIncident 20260615008129IDehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FLDHC-3 seaplane with amphibious floats landed at keyw with the landing gear not extended.Jun 15, 2026 · N379PM · Minor damageAccident 20260411004119ADehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FLSeaplane failed to takeoff at dry tortugas national park. The right float submerged during take off attempt and aircraft rolled right nose down into the water.Apr 11, 2026 · N708KA · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2802412', '2800202', '2802414')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 394

SDR 2026FA0000655Ignition Switch · failedAUTO IGNTION SWITCH FAILURE. SWITCH FAILED INTERNALLY.Aug 19, 2026 · N205RC · Dhav DHC3 · Ignition SystemSDR 2026F00175Igniter · burnedIGNITORS BURN THROUGH TO ELECTRICAL LEAD WITHIN 100 HOURS OF USE. HOT TURBINE COMBUSTION GASES ESCAPE THROUGH IGNITOR BODY TO BURN CONNECTION AND IGITOR LEAD. LEAD SEIZES IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT BEING DESTROYED. IGNITOR FAILS, IGNITION LEAD Aug 13, 2026 · N510PR · Dhav DHC3 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2026FA0000610Fork · crackedCRACKED TAIL LANDING GEAR FORK PART NUMBER C3UT85-3 . CRACK IN CRITICAL AREA OF FORK WHERE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT DURING TAKE OFF OR LANDING. ORIGINAL OEM CAST TAIL FORK FAILS AND BREAKS WHICH FORCES TAIL LANDING GEAR WITH TAIL SKI TO COJul 29, 2026 · N88765 · Dhav DHC3 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
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STCs that may be installed · 133

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.

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Dehavilland Canada DHC-38 registered aircraftRegistry code 2821704Dehavilland-Hansen DHC-31 registered aircraftRegistry code 2802411
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'DHC3' AND m.code NOT IN ('2802412', '2800202', '2802414')
  GROUP BY ALL
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