N4982U — 1956 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)

Aircraft record

Serial number

904

Manufacturer

Dehavilland

Model

DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)

Year

1956

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

P&w R-985 Series

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. ANC20LA074AJul 31, 2020Soldotna, AKFatal · 7 fatal

   The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were (1) the PA-12 pilot’s decision to fly with a known severe vision deficiency that had resulted in denial of his most recent application for medical certification and (2) the Federal Aviation Administration’s absence of a requirement for airborne traffic advisory systems with aural alerting among operators who carry passengers for hire.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)).

1. Mar 12, 2022deregistered — Soldotna Aircraft & Equipment Leasing Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4982U been in an accident?

Yes. N4982U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N4982U?

N4982U is a 1956 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 904.

Has N4982U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4982U (ANC20LA074A) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.