N49771 (Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)) — routes, history & safety record

Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

June 20, 1988Accident
THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND IN THE LAKE APPROXIMATELY 1000 YDS FROM THE SEA PLANE BASE AND WAS ATTEMPTING A STEP-TAXI BACK TO THE BASE WHEN THE ACFT STRUCK A SAND BAR. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING NEAR TALL GRASS WHERE HE THOUGHT THE WATER WAS DEEP ENOUGH TO TAXI ON, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE SAND BAR.
DE Havilland DHC2-MK I

Transportation Safety Board of Canada records1 on file

Worst recorded outcome: substantial damage.

June 21, 1983Accidentsubstantial damage
DE Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Long Legged Lake · A83C0902
The take-off was attempted from a glassy water surface heading towards a cliff. The pilot stated that the a/c would not climb and a turn became necessary to avoid the cliff. During the turn, the a/c stalled and struck the water but remained upright. A longer take-off run was available.

Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).