N9776R (Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last exported to Argentina on July 17, 1961.

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

Safety history

July 26, 2022Accident
The pilot reported that, he was departing in the float-equipped airplane in strong gusty wind conditions. After accelerating on the water for about 3 seconds, the airplane suddenly became airborne and crabbed into the wind about 60° to 90° from the intended takeoff path and started to climb as it continued to track away from the intended flight path.
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water. Full accident record