# Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2801002 - Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND - Model: TIGER MOTH DH 82A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 81 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 52 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-tiger-moth-dh-82a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (52, first 50) - [N100MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100MH): [Owen Kingsley B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWEN%20KINGSLEY%20B), [Hanover, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover), S/N A17-122 - [N12731](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12731): [Whelchel Leon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHELCHEL%20LEON), [Vinton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Vinton), built 1942, S/N A17-491 - [N1300D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1300D): [Hammerle Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMERLE%20EDWARD%20A), [Schuyler Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Schuyler%20Lake), built 1944, S/N 86504 - [N14659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14659): [Von Bevern Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VON%20BEVERN%20BRIAN%20J), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 1942, S/N A17-659 - [N17440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17440): [Harris David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20DAVID%20M), [Kenosha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Kenosha), built 1951, S/N T208 - [N1937D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1937D): [Dakota Heritage Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20HERITAGE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1937, S/N 3621 - [N3529](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3529): [King David T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20DAVID%20T), [Red Hook, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Red%20Hook), built 1945, S/N PG647 - [N3549](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3549): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1945, S/N PG645 - [N3744M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3744M): [Johnson Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20SCOTT), [Saline, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saline), S/N 4592 - [N3744N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3744N): [Yuhas Roberta H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YUHAS%20ROBERTA%20H), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), built 1944, S/N 4415 - [N38KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38KH): [Bavarian Barnstormers 2 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAVARIAN%20BARNSTORMERS%202%20INC), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), S/N T8256 - [N41DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41DH): [Voyager 180 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOYAGER%20180%20LLC), [Windsor, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Windsor), built 1972, S/N 84734 - [N459DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N459DE): [Frederick Jeffrey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDERICK%20JEFFREY%20R), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), S/N 85455 - [N45TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45TM): [Dasilva Urbano Mendes](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DASILVA%20URBANO%20MENDES), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1945, S/N PG-735/58 - [N4759](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4759): [Hirsch Michael V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIRSCH%20MICHAEL%20V), [Cambridge, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Cambridge), built 1940, S/N R4759 - [N4797](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4797): [Gertsen Ronald Hans](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERTSEN%20RONALD%20HANS), [Glenwood, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Glenwood), built 1945, S/N EM731 - [N4942](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4942): [Steo Nicholas J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEO%20NICHOLAS%20J%20JR), [Stuart, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Stuart), built 1944, S/N R-5063 - [N5050C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5050C): [Tiger Moth LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIGER%20MOTH%20LLC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1944, S/N NL875 - [N520R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N520R): [Baker Nicholas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20NICHOLAS), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), S/N 82960 - [N522R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N522R): [Welch Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20ROBERT%20E), [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero), built 1935, S/N T-7602 - [N5300](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5300): [Mulhall Timothy P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULHALL%20TIMOTHY%20P), [Lampasas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lampasas), built 1940, S/N T-5703 - [N5444](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5444): [Thibault William N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIBAULT%20WILLIAM%20N), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1935, S/N 3312 - [N5446](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5446): [Schoning Harry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHONING%20HARRY), [Driggs, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Driggs), built 1941, S/N A17-392 - [N555XB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555XB): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1938, S/N 3852 - [N5562](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5562): [Bender Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENDER%20ANDREW%20J), [Greenwood Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Greenwood%20Lake), S/N 802 - [N639DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N639DH): [Dhtm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DHTM%20LLC), [Pittstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Pittstown), built 1940, S/N T-6392 - [N6463](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6463): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1940, S/N 83230 - [N675LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N675LF): [Rued John Frederick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUED%20JOHN%20FREDERICK), [Bellevue, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Bellevue), built 1944, S/N PG675 - [N7110S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7110S): [Gillies Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLIES%20PAUL%20A), [Marion, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Marion), built 1940, S/N 83015 - [N711JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711JP): [Rosenberg Adrian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSENBERG%20ADRIAN), [Laupahoehoe, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Laupahoehoe), built 1936, S/N T-4160 - [N712DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N712DE): [Ancient And Honorable Aeroplane Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANCIENT%20AND%20HONORABLE%20AEROPLANE%20CO%20LLC), [Waban, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Waban), built 1942, S/N DE-712 - [N7158N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7158N): [War Eagles Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAR%20EAGLES%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), S/N T 6102 - [N7404](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7404): [Fowler James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOWLER%20JAMES%20W), [La Veta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/La%20Veta), built 1943, S/N T7129 - [N775NL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N775NL): [Ross Gregory H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20GREGORY%20H), [Perry, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Perry), S/N NL775 - [N8058](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8058): [Tom Dodson LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOM%20DODSON%20LLC), [Leonard, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Leonard), built 1945, S/N NL-885 - [N8224](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8224): [Buck Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCK%20MICHAEL%20A), [Spring Branch, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring%20Branch), built 1939, S/N T7452 - [N8232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8232): [Jenkins George Merritt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20GEORGE%20MERRITT), [Wayne, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wayne), built 1940, S/N 3963 - [N8233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8233): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1944, S/N 85959 - [N82763](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82763): [Bain Stuart M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAIN%20STUART%20M), [Lake Ronkonkoma, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lake%20Ronkonkoma), built 1969, S/N T207 - [N82AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82AK): [Frontiers Of Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONTIERS%20OF%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1940, S/N DE664 - [N82AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82AM): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), S/N PG671-26 - [N82AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82AZ): [Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAWARE%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20FOUNDATION), [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown), built 1940, S/N A17-153 - [N838KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838KC): [Mike Smith Aviation International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIKE%20SMITH%20AVIATION%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), S/N NL-838 - [N8692](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8692): [Wiggins Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIGGINS%20ROBERT%20B), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1942, S/N T7148 - [N86TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86TM): [Loubine Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOUBINE%20INC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1938, S/N PG.714 - [N8722](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8722): [Drake Donald J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKE%20DONALD%20J), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1929, S/N WLS-DHF-173 - [N8879](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8879): [Williams Mike A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20MIKE%20A), [Hartsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hartsville), S/N M5239 - [N88816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88816): [Schellenberg Robert K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHELLENBERG%20ROBERT%20K), [Nashville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Nashville), built 1944, S/N NM136-21 - [N935NL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N935NL): [Stapel Willem H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAPEL%20WILLEM%20H), [Ridgewood, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Ridgewood), built 1945, S/N NL935 - [N9391](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9391): [Moreau Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOREAU%20ROBERT%20D), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1939, S/N 82461 All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-tiger-moth-dh-82a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (42) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA154), Apr 10, 2024: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N675LF), Council Bluffs, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind. - [NTSB CEN24LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA015), Oct 17, 2023: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N41DH), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars.… - [NTSB CEN22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA106), Jan 23, 2022: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N5300), Lampasas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced… - [NTSB ERA16LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA065), Dec 12, 2015: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N9410), Modena, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052), Nov 15, 2014: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N28681), Williamson, GA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully… - [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429), Sep 22, 2013: De Havilland DH 82A (N9410), Rhinebeck, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced… - [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420), Jul 23, 2011: Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N8872), Rockland, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing. - [NTSB IAD01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA067), Jun 16, 2001: de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth (N4797), Allamuchy, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position. - [NTSB LAX01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA165), May 5, 2001: De Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N838KC), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to properly flush out the fuel system after the header tank became submerged in water, which precipitated a loss of engine power and forced landing in a soft open dirt area. - [NTSB NYC00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA143), May 26, 2000: de Havilland DH-82A (N8872), Pittsfield, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA025), Nov 5, 1998: de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N838KC), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became… - [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227), Jul 11, 1998: de Havilland DH-82A (N5050C), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees. - [NTSB CHI94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA267), Aug 2, 1994: De Havilland Tiger Moth DH-82A (N38KH), Interlochen, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to obtain the proper climb rate, and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA078), May 9, 1993: de Havilland DH-82A (N28681), Frederick, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. - [NTSB LAX90LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA299), Aug 24, 1990: de Havilland DH-82A (N82KF), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. - [NTSB FTW90DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD13), Jul 22, 1990: de Havilland DH-82A (N5984), Youngsville, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TOUCH DOWN AT THE PROPER POINT ON THE LANDING SURFACE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LATE INITIATION OF THE ABORTED LANDING. - [NTSB NYC90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA146), Jul 4, 1990: de Havilland DH-82-A (N82DH), Burlington, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. - [NTSB LAX90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA218), Jun 29, 1990: de Havilland DH-82A (N7966), Sonoma, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO INADVERTENTLY ENTER INTO A STALL/MUSH CONDITION. - [NTSB SEA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA054), Mar 20, 1990: de Havilland DH 82A (N353FG), White City, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT'S DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION TO PREVENT AN UNDERSHOOT. HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH WERE RELATED FACTORS. - [NTSB CHI90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA017), Oct 22, 1989: De Havilland DH82A (N100MH), Mascoutah, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN UNDETERMINED POWERPLANT PROBLEM, WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE VIBRATION. THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. - [NTSB CHI85FEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEV02), Aug 17, 1985: de Havilland DH-82A (N510AB), Elmore, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA165), Jul 14, 1985: de Havilland DH 82A (N657DH), Ames, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA128), Jun 5, 1985: de Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth (N99108), Orland, CA, destroyed - [NTSB BFO85FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA004), Oct 29, 1984: de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth (N172VF), Keyser'S Ridge, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW84FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA218), May 3, 1984: de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N82DS), San Antonio, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA141), Apr 18, 1982: de Havilland DH-82A (N1350), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC02), Oct 21, 1980: Dehavilland DH82A (N3744M), Evanston, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA137), Aug 31, 1980: Dehavilland DH82A (N87677), Oak View, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW80FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA27), May 10, 1980: Dehavilland DH82A (N3301T), Carrizozo, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA01), Oct 14, 1979: Dehavilland DH-82A (N7404), Cypress, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE50), Aug 25, 1979: Dehavilland Moth (N8722), Martha Lake, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DNC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC40), Jul 28, 1979: Dehavilland DH82A (N8872), Pittsfield, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC09), Nov 5, 1978: Dehavilland DH-82A (N90406), No.Hampton, NH, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN78FTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE05), Oct 16, 1977: Dehavilland DH82A (N200D), Lasalle, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEC05), Aug 10, 1975: Dehavilland DH-82A (N9TM), Otisville, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75DNA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DNA41), May 23, 1975: Dehavilland DH 82A (N8223), Tewksbury, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ04-201636), Jul 29, 1973: Dehavilland DH82A (N522R), Santa Susan, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74FGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGT02), Jul 24, 1973: Dehavilland DH82A (N90406), Cogan Station, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI73FEI44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEI44), Jun 12, 1973: Dehavilland DH 82A (N41DH), Fremont, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73AF004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF004), Jul 23, 1972: Dehavilland DH82A (N3549), Jenks, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX72DUQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUQ49), Sep 6, 1971: Dehavilland DH 82A (N5444), Santa Paula, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA66F0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0171), Nov 8, 1965: Dehaviland DH-82A (N3301T), Helena, MT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (51, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240410003319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240410003319A), Apr 10, 2024: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N675LF), Council Bluffs, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot admitted to loss of control of biplane while rolling for takeoff at cbf rwy 18. Aircraft began to veer left due to gusty cross wind which could not be… - [Accident 20231017016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231017016939A), Oct 17, 2023: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N41DH), Greeley, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot stated AWOS winds prior to taxi were variable at 4, and da was 7294. Pilot had noticed traffic using rwy 35 during Pre-flight preparations and thought… - [Accident 20220123001879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220123001879A), Jan 23, 2022: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N5300), Lampasas, TX, Substantial damage. N5300 a 1940 de havilland tiger moth dh 82A bi-plane aircraft flipped over during an off-airport landing after suffering partial power loss in flight. The… - [Incident 20200920009389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200920009389I), Sep 20, 2020: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N4942), Hopewell, NY, Minor damage. Pilot stated he might have been a little fast and aircraft floated before touching down a little long an the 1400 feet grass runway. Pilot stated he was… - [Accident 20151212022919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151212022919A), Dec 12, 2015: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N9410), Clintondale, NY, Substantial damage. On December 12, 2015 at approximately 11:50 am N9410 a Dehavilland tiger moth DH82A serial number DE-941 departed from old orchard air park(2NK9) in the town… - [Accident 20141115022009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141115022009A), Nov 15, 2014: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N28681), Williamson, GA, Substantial damage. On 11/15/2014, N28681 1945 tiger moth dh 82A was on a pleasure flight over Williamson, GA. As it approach peachstate airport (GA2) pilot in command stated the… - [Accident 20130922021289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130922021289A), Sep 22, 2013: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N9410), Red Hook, NY, Substantial damage. On 09/22/2013 at 1915Z a DH82A, tiger moth, N9410, was participating in the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome airshow when the engine started to backfire and lose power.… - [Incident 20130714015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130714015299I), Jul 14, 2013: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N775NL), Fowlerville, MI, Minor damage. On 7/14/2013 a tiger moth N775NL was Landing at Glover field. Glover field is a 2000 foot private grass strip north of Fowlerville mi. The narrow strip had… - [Accident 20110723014859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723014859A), Jul 23, 2011: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N8872), Rockland, ME, Substantial damage. Pilot statement: hot day approach to landing, aircraft settled very quickly and drifted off runway. Landing gear caught grass on side of runway, aircraft… - [Incident 20080831849579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080831849579I), Aug 31, 2008: Dehav DH82A (N522R), Warehouse Poin, CT, Minor damage. (-23) According to the pilot the aircraft lost power on departure from runway 10 Skylark airport, Warehouse pt. CT. And settled into the trees about half a… - [Incident 20080101013319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080101013319I), Jan 1, 2008: Dhav DH82A (N5050C), Beaufort, SC, Minor damage. (-23) After landing and taxi to hangar, a gust of wind picked up the tail of the aircraft and the propeller made a ground strike. The propeller was wood and… - [Incident 20040815020699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040815020699I), Aug 15, 2004: Dhavxx DH82AWILLIAM (N7110S), Columbus, IN. (-23) On 08/15/04, while taking off from Columbus Municipal Airport (bak) on a pleasure flight with two occupants (pilot and pax), the tigermoth DH-82… - [Accident 20010615014409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010615014409A), Jun 15, 2001: N4797, Allamuchy, NJ, No damage. (.19)On June 16, 2001, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a 1945 Dehavilland DH-82 tiger moth, N4797, registered in the experimental category, was substantially… - [Accident 20010505008869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010505008869A), May 5, 2001: N838KC, Schellville/Son, CA, No damage. (-23)LAX01LA165 - [Accident 20000526039449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000526039449A), May 26, 2000: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N8872), Pittsfield, ME, Substantial damage. (4) On may 26, 2000, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a de havilland DH-82A "tiger moth," N8872, was substantially damaged while landing at the Pittsfield… - [Incident 19990727026379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990727026379I), Jul 27, 1999: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N4797), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On July 27, 1999 at approx. 0845 CST, a DESH82A tiger moth N4797, piloted by william weiss jr. while landing on runway 36 at Oshkosh airport, Oshkosh,… - [Incident 19990209037909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990209037909I), Feb 9, 1999: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N6463), Greenville, SC, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that on landing roll, he attempted to brake the aircraft to turn onto the taxiway too early. The aircraft tipped on the nose damaging… - [Accident 19981105039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981105039849A), Nov 5, 1998: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N838KC), Petaluma, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Copp, PIC of the tiger moth, departed sonoma valley airport enroute to Petaluma airport for autofuel which was not available at sonoma valley… - [Incident 19980918035099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980918035099I), Sep 18, 1998: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N8692), Lakeville, NY, Minor damage. (-5)On Friday, September 18, 1998, at approximately 1130 EDT, Mr. Harry clark, a private pilot, attempted to take off from runway 01 at hanna's Acres airport,… - [Accident 19980710016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980710016499A), Jul 10, 1998: Dhav DH82 (N5050C), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. (.4)On July 10, 1998, at 1910 hours mountain standard time, a Dehavilland DH-82A, N5050C, impacted a tree while maneuvering in red rock canyon near Sedona,… - [Accident 19940802025319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940802025319A), Aug 2, 1994: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N38KH), Interlochen, MI, Substantial damage. Took off downwind. Unable clear trees. Aborted. Dived onto runway hard. Drove right gear through wing. Nosed over. - [Incident 19931212050549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931212050549I), Dec 12, 1993: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N5444), Hawthorne, CA, Minor damage. Pilot applied too much forward pressure on rollout. Propeller struck runway. - [Accident 19930509012699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930509012699A), May 9, 1993: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N28681), Frederick, MD, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Unable to return struck a tree on forced landing. Found water and dirt in fuel system. - [Incident 19920817035932I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920817035932I), Aug 17, 1992: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N9410), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. Pilot struck a Cessna 150 that was holding on taxiway. - [Accident 19900824036009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900824036009A), Aug 24, 1990: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N82KF), Petaluma, CA, Substantial damage. Veered off runway landing and nosed over. Pilot blamed a wind gust that exceeded the crosswind component. - [Accident 19900722028219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900722028219A), Jul 22, 1990: Dhavxx DH82AWILLIAM (N5984), Youngsville, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck a power pole,crashed and burned trying to make a go around from an aborted landing. Light wind shift a factor - [Accident 19900704023379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900704023379A), Jul 4, 1990: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N82DH), Burlington, CT, Substantial damage. Severe downdraft on final descended into tall grass short of runway. - [Accident 19900629031669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900629031669A), Jun 29, 1990: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N7966), Sonoma, CA, Destroyed. Pilot reported no elevator control on takeoff settled back to ground impact and burned. No further details. - [Accident 19900320011869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900320011869A), Mar 20, 1990: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N353FG), White City, OR, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Low turning final for Private strip. Added power too late. Clipped trees and crashed. - [Accident 19891022041969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891022041969A), Oct 22, 1989: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N100MH), Mascoutah, IL, Substantial damage. Engine lost partial power. Nosed over in soft field landing . Unable to pinpoint cause but NR4 cylinder weak. - [Incident 19890320024459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890320024459I), Mar 20, 1989: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N995DH), Troy, AL, Minor damage. Lost directional control of aircraft while departing runway. Had a crosswind. Aircraft flipped over. - [Incident 19870629055459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870629055459I), Jun 29, 1987: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N5050C), Alberton, MT, Minor damage. Engine power loss en route. Landed on highway striking a guard rail. Found scoring on cylinder wall, rings fused. - [Incident 19861218073179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861218073179I), Dec 18, 1986: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N81DH), Puyallup, WA, Minor damage. Passenger landed aircraft on the grass beside the runway and ground looped after pilot suffered fatal heart attack. - [Accident 19850817039309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850817039309A), Aug 17, 1985: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N510AB), Elmore, IL, Substantial damage. Hard landing made after engine quit in flight. One exhaust valve would stick open. Front cylinders crash damaged. - [Accident 19850714044799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850714044799A), Jul 14, 1985: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N657DH), Ames, IA, Substantial damage. While making a high speed taxi run on grass beside runway, wing struck boundry marker and went up on nose. - [Accident 19850605022629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850605022629A), Jun 5, 1985: Dhav DH82 (N99108), Orland, CA, Destroyed. Performed aerobatics including inverted spin. Recovered spun in. Witness saw pilot consume 3 or 4 beers prior flite - [Accident 19841029063229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841029063229A), Oct 29, 1984: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N172VF), Keysers Ridge, MD, Destroyed. VFR pilot following highway in IFR conditions lost control after going into fog bank. Impacted ground and burned. - [Accident 19840502017019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840502017019A), May 2, 1984: Dhav DH82 (N82DS), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witness stated that engine stopped and aircraft nosed over and descended below trees, fire erupted after crash. - [Accident 19820418010379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820418010379A), Apr 18, 1982: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N1350), Ft Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Throttle crept back and jammed at idle on takeoff. Pilot turned back and impacted runway in a high sink rate. - [Accident 19801021058299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801021058299A), Oct 21, 1980: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N3744M), Evanston, WY, Substantial damage. Lost directional control of airplane on crosswind takeoff. Veered off runway, hit dirt mound, flipped over. - [Accident 19800510012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800510012889A), May 10, 1980: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N3301T), Carrizozo, NM, Substantial damage. Lost control of airplane due to severe turbulence in area. Impacted ground in nose-down attitude. - [Accident 19791014026779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791014026779A), Oct 14, 1979: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N7404), Cypress, TX, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on landing roll. Rough runway. Fatigue crack. - [Accident 19790825026539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790825026539A), Aug 25, 1979: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N8722), Martha Lake, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot claimed engine failure. No cause for failure found. - [Accident 19790728025989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790728025989A), Jul 28, 1979: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N8872), Pittsfield, ME, Substantial damage. Ran out of gas sightseeing. Flipped over on emer. Lndg. Failed to visually ck fuel prior to departure. - [Accident 19781105036409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781105036409A), Nov 5, 1978: Dhavxx DH89AROBRT (N90406), No.Hampton, NH, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Eng ran rough after tkof. - [Incident 19780705042399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780705042399I), Jul 5, 1978: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N45TM), Sperryville, VA. Pilot attempting takeoff from Private strip, long grass. Unable to clear the fence. - [Accident 19771016037839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771016037839A), Oct 16, 1977: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N200D), Lasalle, CO, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750810025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750810025389A), Aug 10, 1975: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N9TM), Otisville, MI, Substantial damage. While maneuvering to r acft dscndd. Plt un ck dscnt with full pwr. - [Accident 19750523012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750523012849A), May 23, 1975: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N8223), Tewksbury, MA, Substantial damage. Bounced lndg,plt initiated go-around. Acft turned abt 30 deg r,plt rotated sharply,didnt clr trees. - [Accident 19730729023499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730729023499A), Jul 29, 1973: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N522R), Santa Susan, CA, Substantial damage. Rudder bar arm wedged in fuselage slot,restricted movement All 51: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-tiger-moth-dh-82a/incidents.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.