Aircraft Description
N97EL is a 1958 Dehavilland DHC-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alaskas Enchanted Lake Lodge INC in King Salmon, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 1986. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N97EL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD81BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97EL was last updated on March 17, 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 DHC-2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N97EL. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | ANC23LA071 | MINR | Minor | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while en route, which resulted in a midair collision. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC