Aircraft Description
N1018A is a 1951 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Aircraft LLC in Ketchikan, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N1018A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A00BDC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1018A was last updated on April 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
de Havilland Aircraft produced iconic aircraft from the Tiger Moth trainer to the Comet jetliner. de Havilland Canada's DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-6 Twin Otter remain among the most respected utility aircraft ever built. AviatorDB tracks 1,814 Dehavilland aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BEAVER DHC-2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1018A. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2012 | ANC12CA060 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC