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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 1 DHC-2 MK-1 (L-20) (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N87GC | Dehavilland DHC-2 MK-1 (L-20) |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2004-09-13 | Valid |