N55WE — 1952 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1

Aircraft record

Serial number

273

Manufacturer

Dehavilland

Model

BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1

Year

1952

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

P&w R-985 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

D & B Aircraft Leasing Llc — Anchorage, AK

View the FAA registry record for N55WE →

Accident & incident history

1. ANC24LA054Jun 21, 2024Aleknagik, AKNo injuries

   The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during initial climb.

2. ANC15CA075Sep 3, 2015Arctic Village, AKNo injuries

   The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1).

1. Apr 25, 2023registered — D & B Aircraft Leasing Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N55WE was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1952 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 above.

• until Oct 23, 1997Piper PA-31-350 (s/n 317405163)

Frequently asked

Has N55WE been in an accident?

Yes. N55WE appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.

What kind of aircraft is N55WE?

N55WE is a 1952 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 273.

Who is N55WE registered to?

N55WE is registered to D & B Aircraft Leasing Llc of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.