N218RD — 1949 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N218RD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 50
- Manufacturer
- Dehavilland
- Model
- DHC-2 MK.I
- Year
- 1949
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- P & W R-985-an-14b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Sunset Flying Service Llc — Eagan, MN
Accident & incident history
The failure of an O-ring in the landing gear system, which resulted in the inadvertent extension of the main wheel in the amphibious float. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart with a known hydraulic leak in the landing gear system.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1949 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I).
- Jun 23, 2016registered — Sunset Flying Service Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N218RD been in an accident?
- Yes. N218RD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N218RD?
- N218RD is a 1949 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50.
- Who is N218RD registered to?
- N218RD is registered to Sunset Flying Service Llc of Eagan, MN. Registration status: active.
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