N17597

Usually based at EWR

Most frequent routes

  • EWRATL6%
  • EWRSFO4%
  • IADSFO3%
  • LGAORD3%
  • PHXEWR3%
  • IAHCLT3%
  • EWRSAT3%
  • SJUIAH2%
  • BOSIAH2%
  • EWRDEN2%

Last seen

IADAUA

Safety history

  • December 7, 1987Accident

    ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED HIGH GUSTING WINDS. THE AIRCRAFT THEN STALLED AND ENTERED A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. ACCORDNG TO ONE PASSENGER THE PILOT WAS HOLDING FULL AFT ELEVATOR DURING THE DESCENT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WATER HARD, BREAKING OFF THE FLOATS. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SANK SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER STRIKING THE WATER. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NO STALL WARNING SYSTEM.

    DE Havilland DHC-2 MK1

  • November 30, 1968Accident

    Continued Vfr Flight Into Adverse Weather Conditions; Improper In-Flight Decisions Or Planning. Factors: Low Ceiling; Snow

    Dehavilland DHC-2