De Havilland DH.114 Heron crash, Apr 5, 1984, Scottsdale
De Havilland DH.114 Heron accident on April 5, 1984 near Scottsdale, Arizona, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The reason for the power loss on...
- Date: April 5, 1984
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.114 Heron
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The reason for the power loss on both left engines was never determined (NTSB LAX84LA241).
A de Havilland DH.114 Heron 2B (N81962) operated by Scenic Air Tours was on a ferry flight from Albuquerque to Scottsdale, Arizona. On the turn to final both left engines lost power for reasons never determined, and during the forced landing roll the aircraft struck three ditches and small trees; the sole pilot was not injured.