Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2805001

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND-KENMORE
Model
DHC-2
Registry code
2805001
Registered
7 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
123 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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 · 6

1951Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 6 aircraft
19511
19531
19591
19611
19831
19931

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 · 7

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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 ('2805001')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 4

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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 ('2805001')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20240628007899ADehavilland-Kenmore DHC-2 · Juneau, AKOn June 28th, 2024 at 13:25 [privacy data omitted] on floats departed jnu float pond when upon takeoff climb out had engine loss of power. Pilot declared emergency and put aircraft down in a mud flat. No injuries.Jun 28, 2024 · N590DB · Substantial damageAccident 19980909022849ADhav STCDHC2 · Anchorage, AK(.4) The float equipped airplane was attempting to cross a mountain pass, following two other company airplanes. The first two pilots, and passengers, described five to seven miles visibility, 700 feet ceilings, clouds hanging on the mountainsides, and misty…Sep 9, 1998 · N1433Z · Substantial damage · 5 fatalAccident 19940917041169ADhav DHC2* · Whittier, AKWindshear on water landing run. Lost directional control resulting in float equipped aircraft running onto beach.Sep 17, 1994 · N1433Z · Substantial damageIncident 19930919043729IDhav DHC2* · Kenai, AKEngine failed in flight. Forced landing in plikakila river. Engine failed internally.Sep 19, 1993 · N2740XIncident 19910709043879IDhav DHC2* · Anchorage, AKOn water takeoff the aircraft did not respond to rudder input. Aborted. Ran into grass on island.Jul 9, 1991 · N1433ZIncident 19900726050079IDhav DHC2* · King Slamon, AKTaxiing downwind on water takeoff. Made plow turn into wind. Wind caught wing and aircraft nosed over.Jul 26, 1990 · N98EL · Minor damageAccident 19870611020059ADhav DHC2MK1 · King Salmon, AKAttempted takeoff without using flaps. Overran the lake and stopped 75 yards out in open tundra.Jun 11, 1987 · N98EL · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
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 ('2805001')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 120

See all 120 difficulty reports
Query with SQL
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 = 'DHC2'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'DHC2' AND m.code NOT IN ('2805001')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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