Dehavilland DHC-2
254 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1949 to 1976; half of them date from 1957 or earlier. Alaska has the most (119). 81% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DHC-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P&W R-985 Series (133), P & W R-985-An-14B (42), P&W Pt6A Ser (9)
- Seats
- 8 (up to 11 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Dehavilland
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 11, 1978; newest August 19, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Alaska119Washington31California10Idaho9Florida9Minnesota8Delaware8Utah7Oregon7Montana6Wisconsin4Texas4
Who owns them registrant type
LLC147 (58%)Corporation55 (22%)Individual41 (16%)Co-owned6 (2%)Government4 (2%)Partnership1 (0.4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) | 91 | 1949 to 1966 | 35.8% |
| DHC-2 | 69 | 1948 to 1976 | 27.2% |
| DHC-2 MK 1 | 44 | 1948 to 1963 | 17.3% |
| DHC 2 MK III | 24 | 1956 to 1968 | 9.4% |
| DHC-2 MK.I | 20 | 1949 to 1967 | 7.9% |
| DHC-2-L-20 | 5 | 1952 to 1957 | 2.0% |
| DHC-2 MK-1 (L-20) | 1 | 1952 | 0.4% |
When they were built by decade · 44 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid250 (98%)Pending4 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard204 (80%)Multiple23 (9%)None on file17 (7%)Restricted7 (3%)Experimental2 (0.8%)Special flight permit1 (0.4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Rainbow River Lodge Aviation LLC5Rustair INC4D & B Aircraft Leasing LLC4Wattum Investments LLC3Kalinin Partners LLC3Aircraft Marketing & Leasing LLC3Ward Air INC2V2 Aviation LLC2Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee2Redemption INC2Northstar Holdings LLC2Newhalen Lodge INC2
Fleet pages: Rainbow River Lodge Aviation LLC · Rustair INC · D & B Aircraft Leasing LLC · Wattum Investments LLC · Kalinin Partners LLC · Aircraft Marketing & Leasing LLC · V2 Aviation LLC · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 34 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2026-08-07ANC26LA086 · DHC-2 N62230 · accident near Igiugig, AK · no injuries
2026-07-19ANC26LA072 · DHC-2 MK.I N791PW · accident near Nondalton, AK · no injuries
2025-08-09ANC25LA085 · DHC-2 MK 1 N232KT · accident near Soldotna, AK · no injuries
2023-09-05ANC23LA071 · DHC-2 N97EL · accident near King Salmon, AK · minor injuries
2023-07-26ANC23LA057 · DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) N6782L · accident near Point Baker, AK · no injuries
2023-07-13ANC23LA054 · DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) N302BL · accident near Twin Hills, AK · serious injuries
2023-07-12ANC23LA052 · DHC-2 N814DW · accident near Mccarthy, AK · no injuries
2022-09-19ANC22LA078 · DHC-2 N24BR · accident near Egegik, AK · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 34 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Dehavilland DHC-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
254 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Dehavilland DHC-2s?
Alaska, with 119.
Who owns the Dehavilland DHC-2?
81% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 24 DHC 2 MK III (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N222RL | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Talon Air Service INC Soldotna, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-06-26 | Valid |
| N62DB | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Wattum Investments LLC Kodiak, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-04-17 | Valid |
| N249MF | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Doyon Air Transport LLC Ketchikan, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-01-15 | Valid |
| N603DA | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Destination Alaska Air Service LLC Homer, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-12-18 | Valid |
| N492K | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Katmai Air LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-04-06 | Valid |
| N97TB | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
North Atlantic Air Services LLC Arundel, Maine |
Standard | 2023-04-03 | Valid |
| N258PA | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Clemente Motor INC Troy, New York |
Standard | 2022-08-04 | Valid |
| N30CC | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Talon Air Services INC Soldotna, Alaska |
Standard | 2022-05-21 | Valid |
| N3247B | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Slowflight LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-09-11 | Valid |
| N917WG | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Amphib Air LLC Fort Myers, Florida |
Standard | 2020-02-10 | Valid |
| N456SF | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2019-07-22 | Valid |
| N36GH | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Mustang High Flight LLC Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2019-02-01 | Valid |
| N20KA | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Altair Advanced Industries INC Bellingham, Washington |
Standard | 2018-12-19 | Valid |
| N343KT | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Rustair INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2017-04-20 | Valid |
| N1TQ | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Wilmington Trust CO Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2016-07-11 | Valid |
| N907KW | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Wattum Investments LLC Kodiak, Alaska |
Standard | 2016-05-09 | Valid |
| N1455T | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Kenmore, Washington |
Standard | 2013-09-10 | Valid |
| N548GT | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Southwest Associates LLC Bigfork, Montana |
Standard | 2013-05-17 | Valid |
| N967TB | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Jc Air Montana LLC Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2013-03-04 | Valid |
| N16TB | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Eager Beaver LLC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2006-07-28 | Valid |
| N227N | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
T B Plane LLC Seattle, Washington |
None on file | 2001-09-13 | Valid |
| N511CM | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Individual owner California |
None on file | 2001-05-16 | Valid |
| N72TT | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Tarmac Turbo LLC Issaquah, Washington |
Standard | 1999-04-27 | Valid |
| N94DN | Dehavilland DHC 2 MK III |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | Pending |