# FAA incident reports: Dehavilland DHC-3 A list on [Dehavilland DHC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 94 reports - [Accident 20260723012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260723012799A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Eastsound, WA · Jul 23, 2026 · N709KA · Destroyed > This 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… - [Incident 20260615008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615008129I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FL · Jun 15, 2026 · N379PM · Minor damage > DHC-3 seaplane with amphibious floats landed at keyw with the landing gear not extended. - [Accident 20260411004119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260411004119A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FL · Apr 11, 2026 · N708KA · Substantial damage > Seaplane 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. - [Incident 20250527004812I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250527004812I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Juneau, AK · May 27, 2025 · N339AK · Minor damage > On may 27, 2025, the pilot was scheduled to fly aircraft [privacy data omitted]. He arrived at the airport at the scheduled time and conducted a standard preflight inspection of the aircraft. He had a weather delay and around 930 he came back to the airport… - [Incident 20250226002819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250226002819I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FL · Feb 26, 2025 · N708KA · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Was enroute to Key West airport around 11:30AM, approximately 6 miles from landing, when a bird hit the right-wing leading edge. Pilot landed the airplane without issue about 5 minutes after bird strike. - [Incident 20241004013939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241004013939I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Seattle, WA · Oct 4, 2024 · N76KA · Minor damage > On Friday October 4, 2024, [privacy data omitted] a DHC-3 aircraft, departed the Kenmore Air lake union dock (W55) in Seattle WA around 11:40 am local time for a scheduled flight to victoria Canada. On the way to the north part of the lake during water taxi,… - [Accident 20220904020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220904020609A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Mutiny Bay, WA · Sep 4, 2022 · N725TH · Destroyed · 10 fatal > During the examination of the airplane wreckage, the investigative team found that the clamp nut that attaches the top eye end and bearing assembly of the horizontal stabilizer actuator to the actuator barrel (jack trim) had unscrewed from the barrel. The… - [Accident 20220728007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220728007569A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 28, 2022 · N320KT · Substantial damage > Flightseeing flight returning to Talkeetna Airport with 8 passengers and one pilot. Upon landing, the MLG touched down without incident. As the aircraft slowed down and the tailwheel contacted the runway the aircraft veered to the right crossing a taxiway and… - [Accident 20220524007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220524007989A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3T · Yakutat, AK · May 24, 2022 · N703TH · Substantial damage > On 24 may 2022, DHC-3T N703TH departed Yakutat AK with cargo and 3 passengers. Pilot noted need for more forward trim on takeoff. Enroute pilot noted tail seemed to go slightly up and down. He stated, 'upon arrival at dry bay, entered left downwind runway 23… - [Accident 20220221000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220221000909A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Umiat, AK · Feb 21, 2022 · N413JP · Substantial damage > Pilot filed a company VFR flight plan at approximately 0630 Alaska standard time. Flight departed deadhorse at 7 am headed to Umiat with 7 passengers. Pilot stated he was following another company airplane to the same location. As the pilot was approaching… - [Incident 20211005014489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211005014489I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Oct 5, 2021 · N3324T · Minor damage > At approximately 1100 AKDT, during climb out, pilot experienced a runaway engine. The engine was shut off and an uneventful emergency landing was completed. After landing, minor damage was noted to the aft float spreader bar and aft left float due to 2FT chop… - [Incident 20210917014479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210917014479I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Ambler, AK · Sep 17, 2021 · N75GE · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he personally had flown in and out of gravel strip along river multiple times. Pilot stated that when he was landing on 1000 foot strip it was a normal approach and normal touch down. On roll out during landing pilot stated the tail… - [Accident 20210821011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210821011419A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Kobuk, AK · Aug 21, 2021 · N560TR · Substantial damage > For unknown reasons the aircrafts engines seized in flight resulting in an emergency landing on the tundra. Aircraft was recovered and further engine analysis is pending to determine the cause of the failure. - [Incident 20210624004399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210624004399I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FL · Jun 24, 2021 · N435B · No damage > Seaplane departed fort jefferson at 500FT experienced an engine failure and immediately landed safely in the water. - [Incident 20210615004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210615004269I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Jun 15, 2021 · N636KT · Minor damage > Aircraft tail wheel/ski detached inflight. Aircraft sustained minor damage to tail and rudder on landing. NTSB - an NTSB aeronautical engineer has reviewed the information and pictures concerning this event, and has determined the damage is considered minor.… - [Incident 20200915014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200915014549I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · King Salmon, AK · Sep 15, 2020 · N3125N · Minor damage > 9/15/2020 This was initially reported as an accident. At 1027 am local Alaska time a DHC-3 beaver, N3125N, registered to [privacy data omitted] made an unscheduled landing in Naknek Lake near King Salmon Alaska.. The report initially stated strut failure… - [Accident 20190513016771A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190513016771A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Ketchikan, AK · May 13, 2019 · N959PA · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > ? On Monday, may 13, 2019 at approximately 1221 pm adt, two de havilland floatplanes collided eight miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska (george inlet) at an estimated altitude of 3350 feet. The first aircraft (#1), N952DB, a de havilland DHC-2 ?beaver? Was… - [Accident 20180710009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180710009729A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Hydaberg, AK · Jul 10, 2018 · N3952B · Destroyed > On July 10, 2018, about 0835 Alaska daylight time, a single-engine, turbine-powered, float-equipped de havilland DHC3T otter airplane, N3952B, sustained substantial damage during an impact with rocky, mountainous, rising terrain about 9 miles east-northeast… - [Accident 20160619024469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160619024469A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Homer, AK · Jun 19, 2016 · N104BM · Substantial damage > Aircraft struck an eagle while enroute at about 2500 feet and 10 miles northeast of the Homer-beluga lake seaplane base (5BL), Homer, Alaska. The two airline transport pilots sustained no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.… - [Incident 20160406003839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160406003839I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Key West, FL · Apr 6, 2016 · N379PM · Minor damage > DHC-3 seaplane right float came off aircraft when turning off runway 09 onto taxiway c. - [Accident 20150915020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150915020359A.md): Dehavilland Otter DHC-3 · Iliamna, AK · Sep 15, 2015 · N928RK · Destroyed · 3 fatal > A turbine otter with a Garrett conversion on floats from rainbow king lodge departed east wind lake in Iliamna with 9 passengers aboard at 0600. After takeoff the airplane stalled and hit the water damaging the floats. The pilot continued another takeoff and… - [Accident 20150604016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150604016319A.md): Dehavilland Otter DHC-3 · Skwentna, AK · Jun 4, 2015 · N3125N · Substantial damage > June 4, 2015 approximately 1230 Alaska daylight time, a de havilland DHC-3 equipped with a Honeywell TPE331 turbine engine, experienced a vibration during cruise flight in the vicinity of Skwentna, alaksa. The airman returned to anchorage and landed without… - [Accident 20140530008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140530008689A.md): Dehavilland Otter DHC-3 · Anchorage, AK · May 30, 2014 · N3125N · Minor damage > After level off in cruise flight at approximately 5000 feet MSL in VMC turbulence/rain the pilot reported that there was a brief period of vibration in the airframe. The amount of vibration decreased over a 45 second period to a manageable level. The aircraft… - [Incident 20130815017879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130815017879I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Kenai, AK · Aug 15, 2013 · N252TA · No damage > After normal takeoff from L85 and during climb thru 1900 ft engine and propellor assembly vibrated violently. Pilot shutdown engine, declared an emergency and landed in Kenai muni seaplane channel. - [Accident 20130707012909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130707012909A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Soldotna, AK · Jul 7, 2013 · N93PC · Destroyed · 10 fatal > The aircraft departed with the pilot and 9 passengers with an intended destination of big bear lodge. The aircraft was also carrying food and supplies being delivered to the lodge. The aircraft crashed 2,300' down the runway in a small, compact debris field… - [Incident 20130526009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130526009849I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · May 26, 2013 · N320KT · Minor damage > Aircraft started takeoff roll on rwy 36 with a left crosswind of 320 @ 5. With the tail off of the ground near rotation speed, the aircraft veered to the left toward the flight service station. The pilot input right rudder to counteract and also elevator to… - [Incident 20130517009269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130517009269I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Cedar Key, FL · May 17, 2013 · N435B · Minor damage > Pilot stated while cruising at 8500 feet they heard a thump and within 5 seconds the engine had seized. A normal water landing was made approximately 10 miles off shore, aircraft was towed to Cedar Key by rescue boat. Pilot stated that inspection revealed… - [Accident 20110923023069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110923023069A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Kodiak, AK · Sep 23, 2011 · N361TT · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Information gained from an interview of a surviving passenger indicated the pilot was making an approach to heitman lake to go fishing after delivering cargo to old harbor. The pilot then remembered that a passenger had boarded at old harbor and that they… - [Accident 20110528025039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110528025039A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Bettles, AK · May 28, 2011 · N87AW · Substantial damage > The pilot stated; that after touchdown the aircraft drifted to the left, he corrected right, but had insufficent rudder and brake to straighten the aircraft and was unable to correct. The right main gear hit a box of equipment and spun the aircraft into the… - [Incident 20110316008779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110316008779I.md): Dehavilland Otter DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Mar 16, 2011 · N3125N · Minor damage > Aircraft departed Z41 with 2000 lbs of cargo. Flew over Whiskey Bravo Strip (5 miles south lake puntilla), uneventful downwind, base, final and touchdown. No wind, no precipitationas soon as tailwheel settled aircraft veered left. Left main wheel-ski… - [Incident 20100913044049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100913044049I.md): Dehavilland Otter DHC-3 · Juneau, AK · Sep 13, 2010 · N63354 · Minor damage > Aircraft on landing, gear collapsed, Juneau, AK - [Accident 20100809045749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100809045749A.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Aleknagik, AK · Aug 9, 2010 · N455A · Destroyed · 5 fatal > N455A, a single engine, turbine-powred, amphibious float-equipped Dehavilland DHC-3T sustained substantial damage when it impacted mountainous, tree-covered terrain about 10 miles northeast of alekngk, Alaska. At the time of the accident, marginal visual… - [Incident 20091207857339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091207857339I.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Dec 7, 2009 · N565TA · No damage > While taxiing for take-off pilot hit and bent taxiway light stanchion with ski. No damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20080428836009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080428836009A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Talkeetna, AK · Apr 28, 2008 · N565TA · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot landed a ski-equipped DHC-3 otter in 4 feet of new snow on a glacier landing strip. During left hand taxiing turn the tail ski dropped into the deep track created by the right main ski. Tail ski was forced sideways and exceeded design limits of… - [Incident 20080221012259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080221012259I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Teshekpuk Lake, AK · Feb 21, 2008 · N104BM · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that after he made a normal landing and slowing to taxi speed, he switched the tail wheel from locked to electric steering, and attempted to turn the aircraft left to make a wide 180 turn on the runway for back taxi. Upon attempting to turn… - [Incident 20070611009709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070611009709I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Juneau, AK · Jun 11, 2007 · N338AK · Minor damage > (-23) Operator reported N337AK tied up to the dock downtown N338AK was taxiing in, spooling down and struck 337'S spinner. N338AK prop sudden stoppage. Company replaced spinner on N337AK and plan to remove prop and engine from N338AK to send out. Reported to… - [Accident 20060902018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060902018599A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Wainwright, AK · Sep 2, 2006 · N3125N · Minor damage > (-23) Tailwheel locked in unsafe position for landing. PIC failed to recognize condition too late to take corrective action. Aircraft left the runway causing damage to left main landing gear and left wing. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 20060731020639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060731020639A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Slatecreekcove, AK · Jul 31, 2006 · N93356 · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 31, 2006, about 1130 hours Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped, de havilland DHC-3-T airplane, N93356 sustained substantial damage when it collided with the surface of the water during landing at slate creek cove (berners bay), about 60 miles… - [Accident 20060601008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060601008409A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Port Townsend, WA · Jun 1, 2006 · N606KA · Substantial damage > (-23) While enroute from seattle, (lake union), (W55) to victoria Canada, (ywh), kenmore air flight 310 made an unscheduled landing near Port Townsend, WA due to deteriorating weather conditions. The PIC decided to turn the aircraft around to avoid a fog… - [Accident 20050728017669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728017669A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Ketchikan, AK · Jul 28, 2005 · N6868B · Minor damage > (-23) While enroute back to Ketchikan from a part 135 flight seeing tour, a fire erupted in the cockpit, mainly from the instrument panel. The aircraft was float equipped, and the pilot was able to land the aircraft immediately on the salt water below. The… - [Accident 20040827024089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040827024089A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Mcgrath, AK · Aug 27, 2004 · N197TT · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On August 27, 2004, at approximately 1630 adt, N197TT a Dehavilland DHC-3, equipped with tundra tires, was destroyed on impact and post impact fire when it collided with trees and mountainous terrain, about 35 miles west of Mcgrath, AK. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20040512008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040512008429I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Juneau, AK · May 12, 2004 · N337AK · Minor damage > (-23) N337AK was in the process of docking (dock hand "grabbed the ropes") with the engine shut down when the dock handler slipped and fell and was not able to secure the aircraft prior to it colliding with the aircraft in front of it, N336AK requiring the… - [Incident 20040421005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040421005539I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Talkeetna, AK · Apr 21, 2004 · N929KT · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated the aircraft departed Talkeetna state airport for the purpose of an office of aircraft services check ride. The aircraft landed at the kahiltna glacier and returned to Talkeetna. The pilot performed a normal wheel landing at Talkeetna.… - [Accident 20021228035099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021228035099A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Nicolai, AK · Dec 28, 2002 · N3904 · Destroyed > (-23) On December 30, 2002 DHC-3 (otter) crashed on landing at a remote lodge strip (amos lakes), approximately 40 miles north of farewell Alaska. As of this date plans are to make an on site investigation. Reports from the pilot and crew lead us to believe… - [Accident 20020904024579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020904024579A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Sep 4, 2002 · N335AK · Minor damage > (-23) While docking float plane, the current of water caused aircraft to get away from pilot and minor damage to aileron and wing tip. - [Accident 20010907039259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010907039259A.md): Dhav DHC3 · Cordova, AK · Sep 7, 2001 · N254AW · Substantial damage > (-23) Emergency landing enroute due to power loss. Pilot heard loud bang from engine, engine began running rough, pilot tried to reach suitable landing area and noticed loss of power and engine oil pressure. Smoke began to come from cowling, pilot pulled… - [Incident 20000929021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000929021969I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Burlington, WA · Sep 29, 2000 · N357AS · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was taxiing into tiedown area when left wing tip struck a truck parked on the ramp. - [Incident 20000623034099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000623034099I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Seattle, WA · Jun 23, 2000 · N3125S · Minor damage > (-23)Ground crew untied aircraft N3152S as pilot was starting engine to leave the dock for take-off from lake union. A gust of wind from the starboard side of N3125S caused the aircraft to move left. The propeller of N3125S struck the starboard wing tip on… - [Incident 20000603027829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603027829I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Bullhead City, AZ · Jun 3, 2000 · N50KA · Minor damage > (-23)On departure from ifp airport, pilot raised landing gear on amphibious floats and heard a "pop" noise. Aircraft had an unsafe landing gear indication. Pilot in the traffic pattern and extended the landing gear. Landing gear indicated an unsafe condition.… - [Incident 19990614032929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990614032929I.md): Dhav DHC3 · Thorne Bay, AK · Jun 14, 1999 · N511BW > (-23) Local tracking number IAL0519990010. Upgraded from occurance (OAL0519990011) on 9/21/1999. 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