# NTSB investigations: Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC23LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA057.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Point Baker, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2023 · N6782L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ANC23LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA054.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N302BL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ANC21LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA081.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N4334Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. - [NTSB ANC20LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA074.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2020 · N4982U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were (1) the PA-12 pilot’s decision to fly with a known severe vision deficiency that had resulted in denial of his most recent application for medical certification… - [NTSB WPR20FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA206.md): Cessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N6373U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB ANC19FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA019.md): De Havilland DHC 2 · Metlakatla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2019 · N67667 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind during a water landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the company’s inadequate operational control of the flight release process,… - [NTSB GAA18CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA581.md): De Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) · Kukaklek Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N9RW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank. - [NTSB ANC18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA063.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N323KT · Substantial damage > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site. - [NTSB ANC18FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA055.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N9878R · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center… - [NTSB ANC17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA032.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2017 · N930TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the takeoff distance needed to depart the lake, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the water during a turn to avoid terrain, which resulted in impact with water. - [NTSB ANC16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA062.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N91AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and turn after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ANC14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA071.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N93E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to a malfunction of the engine-driven fuel pump. - [NTSB ANC14LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA046.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N115CX · Minor damage > The pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane at low altitude and deliberately in close proximity to the boat operators, which resulted in a collision with a boat operator. - [NTSB ANC13CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA087.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N734Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing. - [NTSB ANC13CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA037.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2013 · N995SP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow-covered taxiway. - [NTSB ANC13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA018.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2012 · N121KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC12LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA051.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N121KT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after departure due to the separation of an engine cylinder. - [NTSB ANC12CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA041.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2012 · N323KT · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently landed with the parking brake set. - [NTSB ANC11TA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11TA079.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N723DR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent contact with a dirt mound, resulting in the separation of the tailwheel from the airframe. - [NTSB ANC10CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA054.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N9RW · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to use only a portion of the available takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA067.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N62355 · Substantial damage > Structural damage to the airplane as the result of a birdstrike. - [NTSB ANC08CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA066.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N323KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the main landing gear brakes during the recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA034.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N323KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ANC07FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA068.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N995WA · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument metrological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the FAA's inadequate surveillance of the commercial air tour… - [NTSB ANC06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA131.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N836KA · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB ANC05CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA137.md): deHavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N199BM · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run when he was unable to lift one float off the water, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a river bank. - [NTSB ANC05TA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA058.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8190Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to the right wing and forward fuselage. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA046.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N3307S · Substantial damage > Aerodynamic flutter of the ailerons during normal cruise flight due to their improper maintenance/balancing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's wings. - [NTSB ANC04FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FAMS2.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N712TS · Destroyed > Reason for occurrence is undetermined. The airplane is missing. - [NTSB ANC03CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA088.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N930TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect selection of the fuel selector valve position during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate transition training provided to the pilot by the company/operator management. - [NTSB ANC03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA054.md): deHAVILLAND DHC-2 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N60TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels of an amphibious float equipped airplane after departure from a paved runway, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane was landed on a nearby lake with the wheels extended. A contributing factor in… - [NTSB ANC02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA060.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N211AW · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on water. - [NTSB SEA01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA031.md): de Havilland DHC-2 Mk. I · Kirkland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N2502 · Substantial damage > A malfunction of the aircraft's fuel selector valve and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors included a short emergency landing area, a wet landing surface, and a fence. - [NTSB ANC99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA124.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N930TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were large wave/swells, and low light conditions (dawn). - [NTSB ANC98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA112.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · N123EF · No damage > The pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the… - [NTSB ANC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA014.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1996 · N67694 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain (water). A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB ANC96FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA101.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N54LA · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the rising terrain and clouds. - [NTSB SEA96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA054.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N690 · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N6782L · No damage > The pilot's accidental extension of his hand into the arc of the turning propeller. Factors include high winds during the docking process. - [NTSB ANC93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA043.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N67667 · Substantial damage > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the building situated at the end of the takeoff site. - [NTSB ANC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA128.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Crescent Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N8190Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudging his altitude on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the glassy water condition. - [NTSB ANC90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA022.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N67691 · Substantial damage > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in loss of aircraft control during takeoff, and subsequent impact with the water. The weather conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA218.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N1215 · Substantial damage > An interruption of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA033.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1989 · N67667 · Substantial damage > Improper flare attitude at touchdown, causing the left float to dig into the water. - [NTSB SEA88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA133.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N67679 · Substantial damage > On the first leg of the scheduled float plane flight the plt had landed on lake union to embark addl pax. As the acft decelerated 'off the step,' a power boat converged on acft path. Plt made rudder input to avoid collision and wingtip contacted water. - [NTSB CHI88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA136.md): de Havilland DHC2-MK I · Warroad, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N49771 · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to land in the lake approximately 1000 yds from the sea plane base and was attempting a step-taxi back to the base when the acft struck a sand bar. The pilot stated that he was taxiing near tall grass where he thought the water was deep… - [NTSB ANC86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA147.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1986 · N100KL · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to avoid a large floating log in his water lane path during takeoff. He struck the log, lost control of the airplane and crashed. - [NTSB NYC72FNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNC45.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · W.Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1972 · N5160G · Substantial damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2808002')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2808002 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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