Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 100 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 airframes on record (built 1948–1974), 38 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while landing on glassy water, which resulted in the left float touching the water, a loss of yaw control, and impact with a riverbank.
The pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff checklist.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a gusty tailwind.
The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.
The pilot's decision to depart in marginal visual meteorological conditions, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.