NTSB investigations: Dehavilland DHC-2
26 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Dehavilland DHC-2. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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_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 ('2808001', '2808010'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('2808001', '2808010'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC26LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDehavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AKNTSB ANC24LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Anchorage, AKA partial loss of power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC23LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · King Salmon, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid while en route, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ANC23LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · McCarthy, AKA failure of the right brake caliper bolts during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Egegik, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.NTSB GAA19CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the after takeoff and before landing checklists.NTSB GAA18CA565Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15RA352Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationDehavilland DHC 2 · Akureyri, IcelandOn August 9, 2015, at an unknown time, a De Havilland DHC-2 airplane, United States registration N610LC, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near Akureyri, Iceland. One occupant sustained fatal injuries, and one occupant sustained…NTSB ANC12CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Cantwell, AKThe right seat passenger’s inadvertent contact with the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to provide a thorough preflight briefing to the…NTSB ANC10FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Katmai National Park, AKUndetermined.NTSB ANC10CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB ANC08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB ANC97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK-I · Juneau, AKThe pilot's misjudged touchdown which resulted in dragging the right wingtip and rupturing the fuel tank. A factor associated with the accident is the rough water conditions.NTSB ANC90LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Alagnak River, AKThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his selection of unsuitable terrain, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ANC88LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Fairbanks, AKThe airplane was on a climbout at approximately 1000 to 1200 feet m.s.l. when the engine quit and the pilot encountered an engine fire. The pilot elected to go back to the airport. The airplane crashed on the taxiway, and the airplane was substantially…NTSB ANC87LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot stated that he encountered a complete whiteout condition and during the emergency landing on the frozen lake he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the left wing to strike the ground.NTSB ANC85LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Mcgrath, AKAcft is equipped with main gear skis and a tailwheel. Plt stated elevator & rudder controls stuck during the landing roll on snow covered terrain. Inspection reveladed the tail section of the acft collapsed after contacting the head of a small tree. The…NTSB ANC82DAD04Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavnd Can DHC-2 · Big Pt Walter, AKNTSB ANC80DAG05Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Gold Creek, AKNTSB ANC76AA095Accident · 1 fatalClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Palmer, AKNTSB MIA76DKJ45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Ozark, ALNTSB ANC75AA040Accident · 4 fatalClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Hoonah, AKNTSB ANC75AA037Accident · 5 fatalClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Kassan, AKNTSB ANC74DAG94Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Willow, AKNTSB UNK67X0156Accident · 5 fatalClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Whitewater Lk, Canada