Douglas · turboprop
Douglas AC-47D (DC-3) accident history and safety score
Douglas AC-47D (DC-3) appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Douglas AC-47D (DC-3)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas AC-47D (DC-3)
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Douglas AC-47D (DC-3)
1988-02-08
Douglas AC-47 L2-34/13/789 occurrence at Bangkok International Airport (BKK)
Bangkok International Airport (BKK) · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
Fatalities
1983-08-09
Douglas AC-47 L2-30/07 occurrence at SW of Ubon Ratchathani-Muang Ubon Airport (UBP)
SW of Ubon Ratchathani-Muang Ubon Airport (UBP) · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
5+4
Fatalities
1969-09-01
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49021 occurrence at near Phú My
near Phú My · United States Air Force - USAF
8
Fatalities
1968-12-13
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49274 occurrence at Bien Hoa Air Base
Bien Hoa Air Base · United States Air Force - USAF
0+2
Fatalities
1968-08-29
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49499 occurrence at Phan Rang Air Base (PHA)
Phan Rang Air Base (PHA) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1968-05-04
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-76207 occurrence at Pleiku Airport (PXU)
Pleiku Airport (PXU) · United States Air Force - USAF
3
Fatalities
1968-05-04
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-16159 occurrence at Pleiku Airport (PXU)
Pleiku Airport (PXU) · United States Air Force - USAF
6
Fatalities
1968-03-12
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49330 occurrence at Binh Thuy Air Base (VCA)
Binh Thuy Air Base (VCA) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1968-02-14
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49859 occurrence at 8 km S of Phan Rang Air Base (PHA)
8 km S of Phan Rang Air Base (PHA) · United States Air Force - USAF
8
Fatalities
1967-12-13
Douglas AC-47 L2-20/00 occurrence at Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP)
Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
Fatalities
1967-10-02
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-48591 occurrence at near Hue
near Hue · United States Air Force - USAF
7
Fatalities
1967-04-26
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-48921 occurrence at off Cam Ranh Bay
off Cam Ranh Bay · United States Air Force - USAF
7
Fatalities
1967-03-28
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 44-76534 occurrence at near Hoi An
near Hoi An · United States Air Force - USAF
7
Fatalities
1967-03-23
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-48356 occurrence at near Bien Hoa Air Base
near Bien Hoa Air Base · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1967-02-18
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 44-76542 occurrence at Binh Thuy Air Base (VCA)
Binh Thuy Air Base (VCA) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1967-01-08
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49124 occurrence at near Duc Pho
near Duc Pho · United States Air Force - USAF
7
Fatalities
1966-06-03
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-48925 occurrence at near Ban Phakat
near Ban Phakat · United States Air Force - USAF
6
Fatalities
1966-05-15
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49546 occurrence at 16 km SE of Ban Hai
16 km SE of Ban Hai · United States Air Force - USAF
10
Fatalities
1966-03-13
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49268 occurrence at near A Roh
near A Roh · United States Air Force - USAF
7
Fatalities
1966-03-09
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 44-76290 occurrence at 8 km from A Shau Special Forces Camp
8 km from A Shau Special Forces Camp · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1965-12-24
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 45-1120 occurrence at ca 10 km WSW of Ban Solou
ca 10 km WSW of Ban Solou · United States Air Force - USAF
6
Fatalities
1965-12-17
Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-49492 occurrence at between Tan Son Nhut and Phan Rang
between Tan Son Nhut and Phan Rang · United States Air Force - USAF
9
Fatalities
1960-09-29
Douglas AC-47D (DC-3) 43-49705 occurrence at San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX (RND)
San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX (RND) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities