Dehavilland DHC-1 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 26 Dehavilland DHC-1 airframes on record (built 1947–1957), 11 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Dehavilland DHC-1 accidents
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.