Aircraft Description
N5343G is a 1958 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coyote Air LLC in Coldfoot, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N5343G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6C211 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5343G 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 MK.1 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5343G. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | ANC24LA037 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 16, 2001 | ANC01LA152 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff. |
| Sep 24, 1996 | ANC96LA164 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to remove all snow and ice from the airplane prior to takeoff. |
The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.
The pilot's failure to remove all snow and ice from the airplane prior to takeoff.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC