Dehavilland BEAVER U-6A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 89 Dehavilland BEAVER U-6A airframes on record (built 1952–1970), 21 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Dehavilland BEAVER U-6A accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff operations.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
The flight instructor’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing toward rising terrain and with a tailwind, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain during takeoff.
