De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crashes

165 crashes involving the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver since 1980, with 347 fatalities. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

• Crashes: 165
• Fatal crashes: 118
• Fatalities: 347
• First recorded: January 14, 1980
• Most recent: September 13, 2025

Deadliest

1. July 8, 2021: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Örebro, Närke, Sweden (9 fatalities)
2. December 9, 1982: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Klawock, Alaska, USA, United States (8 fatalities)
3. July 15, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mistastin Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (7 fatalities)
4. August 5, 2021: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (6 fatalities)
5. July 31, 2020: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Soldotna, Alaska, USA, United States (6 fatalities)

Countries

• Canada (79)
• United States (64)
• Australia (12)
• United Kingdom (4)
• Pakistan (2)
• Germany (1)
• Iceland (1)
• Kenya (1)
• Sweden (1)

Years

• 1983 (8)
• 1981 (7)
• 1988 (7)
• 1996 (7)
• 2019 (7)
• 1980 (6)
• 1986 (6)
• 1989 (6)
• 2003 (6)
• 1982 (5)
• 1995 (5)
• 2007 (5)

All crashes (page 1 of 2)

• September 13, 2025: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Makepeace Lake, Manitoba, Canada (4 fatalities)
• May 2, 2025: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada (1 fatality)
• June 16, 2024: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Red Lake, Ontario, Canada (1 fatality)
• July 28, 2023: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Gold River, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• July 26, 2022: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Anchorage-Lake Hood, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• August 5, 2021: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (6 fatalities)
• July 12, 2021: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Naivasha, Rift Valley, Kenya (1 fatality)
• July 8, 2021: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Örebro, Närke, Sweden (9 fatalities)
• July 31, 2020: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Soldotna, Alaska, USA, United States (6 fatalities)
• July 5, 2020: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA, United States (6 fatalities)
• January 12, 2020: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Sadiqabad, Punjab, Pakistan (2 fatalities)
• July 30, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• July 19, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Seldovia, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• July 15, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mistastin Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (7 fatalities)
• July 12, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lake Boulène, Quebec, Canada (3 fatalities)
• July 11, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Hawk Junction, Ontario, Canada (2 fatalities)
• May 20, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Metlakatla, Alaska, USA, United States (2 fatalities)
• May 13, 2019: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (5 fatalities)
• September 20, 2018: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Igiugig, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• August 4, 2018: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mt Kahiltna, Alaska, USA, United States (5 fatalities)
• July 18, 2018: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Willow Lake, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• December 31, 2017: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Cottage Point, New South Wales, Australia (6 fatalities)
• October 10, 2016: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Laidman Lake, British Columbia, Canada (1 fatality)
• September 30, 2016: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lopez Island, Washington, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• August 8, 2016: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Iliamna, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• July 15, 2016: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Elwyn Creek, British Columbia, Canada (1 fatality)
• May 10, 2016: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• August 23, 2015: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Les Bergeronnes, Quebec, Canada (6 fatalities)
• August 9, 2015: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Barkárdal, Northeastern Region (Norðurland eystra), Iceland (1 fatality)
• July 11, 2014: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Saint John Harbour, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• June 25, 2014: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kennedy Lake, Ontario, Canada (0 fatalities)
• August 16, 2013: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Hesquiat Lake, British Columbia, Canada (2 fatalities)
• July 24, 2013: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Thorne Bay, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• June 4, 2013: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Petersburg-James A. Johnson, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• August 25, 2012: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kenai, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• May 25, 2012: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lillabelle Lake, Ontario, Canada (2 fatalities)
• May 13, 2012: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Peachland, British Columbia, Canada (3 fatalities)
• March 13, 2012: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Niblack, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• June 30, 2011: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Buss Lakes, Saskatchewan, Canada (5 fatalities)
• August 21, 2010: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kaminshak Bay, Alaska, USA, United States (4 fatalities)
• July 24, 2010: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, La Grande-Rivière, Quebec, Canada (2 fatalities)
• July 23, 2010: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• July 16, 2010: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Chute des Passes, Quebec, Canada (4 fatalities)
• June 27, 2010: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kukaklek Lake, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• November 28, 2009: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island), British Columbia, Canada (6 fatalities)
• June 7, 2009: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Anchorage-Lake Hood, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• February 20, 2009: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kenai, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• July 14, 2008: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Crossroads Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (0 fatalities)
• May 17, 2008: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Stehekin, Washington, USA, United States (2 fatalities)
• August 16, 2007: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Traitor's Cove, Alaska, USA, United States (6 fatalities)
• July 31, 2007: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Dodger Channel, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• July 24, 2007: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (5 fatalities)
• March 11, 2007: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Headcorn, Kent, United Kingdom (1 fatality)
• January 21, 2007: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, La Grande-4, Quebec, Canada (0 fatalities)
• September 21, 2006: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Swikshak Lagoon, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• September 15, 2006: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Skwentna, Alaska, USA, United States (2 fatalities)
• July 2, 2006: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (5 fatalities)
• May 22, 2006: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Hallo Bay, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• September 1, 2005: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Elross Lake, Quebec, Canada (1 fatality)
• February 28, 2005: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada (5 fatalities)
• September 20, 2004: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Sitka, Alaska, USA, United States (5 fatalities)
• June 14, 2004: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada (1 fatality)
• May 18, 2004: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Fawcett Lake, Ontario, Canada (4 fatalities)
• November 29, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Viekoda Bay, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• August 29, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada (3 fatalities)
• August 2, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Sully Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada (1 fatality)
• June 6, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Anchorage-Lake Hood, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• May 30, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Sitka, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• March 6, 2003: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia (0 fatalities)
• August 28, 2002: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Aleknagik, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• August 24, 2002: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kasshabog Lake, Ontario, Canada (1 fatality)
• July 12, 2002: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Port Alsworth, Alaska, USA, United States (4 fatalities)
• October 8, 2001: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mollet Lake, Quebec, Canada (3 fatalities)
• August 13, 2001: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mackenzie Lake, British Columbia, Canada (5 fatalities)
• August 1, 2001: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Minstrel Island, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• July 7, 2001: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Nestor Falls, Ontario, Canada (1 fatality)
• September 22, 2000: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada (0 fatalities)
• June 19, 2000: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Hotnarko Lake, British Columbia, Canada (3 fatalities)
• January 13, 2000: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lake Adonis, Quebec, Canada (3 fatalities)
• November 27, 1999: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Washougal, Washington, USA, United States (4 fatalities)
• October 2, 1999: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada (0 fatalities)
• October 1, 1999: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Port Blakely, Washington, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• September 9, 1998: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Telequana Pass, Alaska, USA, United States (5 fatalities)
• August 4, 1998: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Kincolith, British Columbia, Canada (5 fatalities)
• September 29, 1997: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• July 5, 1997: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Skwentna, Alaska, USA, United States (4 fatalities)
• May 29, 1997: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (0 fatalities)
• December 12, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Port Johnson, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• November 15, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Point Lookout, New South Wales, Australia (1 fatality)
• October 13, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, United States (3 fatalities)
• September 30, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Portage Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (2 fatalities)
• September 24, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Lake Brooks, Alaska, USA, United States (0 fatalities)
• September 22, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Cassiar, British Columbia, Canada (1 fatality)
• July 19, 1996: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Elfin Cove, Alaska, USA, United States (1 fatality)
• December 17, 1995: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada (0 fatalities)
• October 7, 1995: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Captain Cove, British Columbia, Canada (2 fatalities)
• June 20, 1995: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Nondalton, Alaska, USA, United States (4 fatalities)
• June 18, 1995: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Pine Lake, Ontario, Canada (5 fatalities)
• March 16, 1995: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Yea, Victoria, Australia (0 fatalities)
• December 19, 1994: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Cooplacurripa, New South Wales, Australia (1 fatality)