Aircraft Description
N4787C is a Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mccrea Daniel B in Waldport, OR. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N4787C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E222 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4787C was last updated on May 5, 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 N4787C. 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 (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2013 | ANC13LA068 | Substantial | Serious | The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 30, 1997 | ANC97FA159 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's overconfidence in the modified airplane's ability, the uninstalled ventral fin, inadequate compliance with the STC by the company, unclear information by the manufacturer, and inadequate surveillance by the FAA. |
| Jul 26, 1984 | SEA84FA185 | Destroyed | Fatal | Pending |
The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's overconfidence in the modified airplane's ability, the uninstalled ventral fin, inadequate compliance with the STC by the company, unclear information by the manufacturer, and inadequate surveillance by the FAA.
Pending
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC