Dean International, Inc.
Also recorded as: Dean International Flight School, Dean International Flight Training & Rental, Dean International, Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
23 records, spanning 1998–2018.
Operated by Dean International Inc (per NTSB report)
The failure of both pilots in both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged nearly head-on at the same altitude.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance with company policy.
Operated by Dean International, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The nearly complete blockage of the right fuel tank strainer with organic material, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the fuel starvation was the pilot receiving instruction’s and the flight instructor’s failure to identify that the fuel was burning unevenly during the flight.
Operated by Dean International, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.
Operated by Dean International, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Operated by Dean International INC (per NTSB report)
The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Operated by Dean International Inc (per NTSB report)
The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.
Operated by Dean International Flight School (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Operated by Dean International Flight School (per NTSB report)
The pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
The non-night-qualified pilot's improper decision to depart in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation, loss of control, and impact with water.
Operated by Dean International, Inc (per NTSB report)
The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.
Operated by Dean International, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
Operated by Dean International (per NTSB report)
The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for an undetermined reason.
Operated by Dean International (per NTSB report)
A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Operated by Dean International Inc (per NTSB report)
The pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.
Operated by Dean International, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Operated by Dean International Flight Training & Rental (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane.
Operated by Dean International Inc. (per NTSB report)
student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent impact with bushes.
Operated by DEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. (per NTSB report)
The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16281 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N169LC | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 | 2025 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N24870 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N46953 | CESSNA 152 | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N48013 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N4918H | CESSNA 152 | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N49453 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N4948P | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N513JG | VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 | 2019 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N53396 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N53589 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N6141Q | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N6198Q | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N65399 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N6566P | CESSNA 152 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N67324 | CESSNA 152 | 1978 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N682RA | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N737TP | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N80457 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N94292 | CESSNA 152 | 1982 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N9973H | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N16281 — records 2018 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N6198Q — records 2018 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N80457 — records 2014–2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N49453 — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N53396 — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N94292 (CESSNA 152) — records 2016 · registered to MY WAY AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N46953 (CESSNA 152) — records 2016 · registered to PEA-WAYMAN FLIGHT LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N4918H (CESSNA 152) — records 2016 · registered to MARKS AVIATION CORP (owner ≠ operator)
- N6141Q — records 2015 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N737TP — records 2014 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N67324 (CESSNA 152) — records 2012 · registered to PEA-WAYMAN FLIGHT LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N53589 — records 2012 · no longer on the FAA registry
9 more aircraft
- N24870 — records 2010 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N6566P (CESSNA 152) — records 2009 · registered to SOUTHWINDS EXPORT INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N513JG (VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7) — records 2005–2008 · registered to MARSHALL JOSEPH EDWARD (owner ≠ operator)
- N169LC (CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20) — records 2007 · registered to VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE (owner ≠ operator)
- N4948P — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N65399 — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N682RA — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N9973H — records 2003 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N48013 — records 1998 · no longer on the FAA registry