N4040W is a 1957 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 8 seats, powered by a P&W R-985 series rated at 450 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Fairbanks, AK. FAA records list it as manufactured in 1957. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 69 years old
- 1 of 80 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
2024
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The pilot reported that after landing on a river with low water levels, the left float dug into the shallow water, and the airplane turned hard left into the riverbank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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