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N4957W

Built 1959 · registered US

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N4957W — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada DHC-2
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
670 nm
Cruise speed
109 kt
Max speed
121 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
310 m
Landing distance
305 m
Weights
MTOW
2,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
520 L
Dimensions
Length
9.2 m
Wingspan
14.6 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(27 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
22
Last seen
12 Oct 2026
Tracked since
24 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight12 Oct 2026 · 1h 14m
  • … → PALH16 Sept 2026 · 1h 02m
  • Tracked flight14 Sept 2026 · 7h 44m
  • Tracked flight12 Sept 2026 · 4h 48m
  • Tracked flight10 Sept 2026 · 1h 28m
  • Tracked flight9 Sept 2026 · 7h 26m
  • Tracked flight7 Sept 2026 · 2h 20m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 7h 42m
  • Tracked flight2 Sept 2026 · 7h 52m
  • Tracked flight1 Sept 2026 · 7h 47m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
634DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N4957WUSACTIVE
    AK AIR LEASING LLC
    2024 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N4957W — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N4957W?

N4957W is a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2, built in 1959. Sprinkle's record for N4957W covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N4957W currently active?

Registry records list N4957W's status as Active, registered in United States — a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N4957W?

N4957W carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1385, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N4957W?

N4957W's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A6260D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 broadcasts.