Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47-DL (Hyper) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47-DL (Hyper) appears in 2 current candidate incident rows 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.
57%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4/10
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 C-47-DL (Hyper)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **68**.
Calculated Policy Score
73
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.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-47-DL (Hyper)
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 C-47-DL (Hyper)
1997-12-20
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) XA-CUC occurrence at near Guerrero Negro
near Guerrero Negro · Aerolineas California Pacifico - ACAPSA
Fatalities
1985-12-25
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) YV-425C occurrence at off Cumana
off Cumana · AeroEjecutivos
Fatalities
1984-04-19
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) TI-SAA occurrence at Cerro Alto Santa Rosa
Cerro Alto Santa Rosa · Servicios Aéreos Nacionales - SANSA
4
Fatalities
1984-01-16
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) 9Q-CYD occurrence at Kissidougou Airport (KSI)
Kissidougou Airport (KSI) · Transports Aériens Zairois - TAZ
0
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1981-05-09
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) N60705 occurrence at Vicente Guerro
Vicente Guerro · Sky Train Air
Fatalities
1980-09-10
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) HK-329 occurrence at near Puerto Berrío
near Puerto Berrío · Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte
3
Fatalities
1980-05-28
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) HR-SAC occurrence at Utila
Utila · SAHSA - Servicio Aéreo de Honduras SA
0
Fatalities
1979-10-18
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) TG-AXA occurrence at Carmelita Airport (CMM)
Carmelita Airport (CMM) · Aviateca
0
Fatalities
1978-01-28
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) TT-EAB occurrence at Tibesti
Tibesti · Air Tchad
Fatalities
1977-10-23
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) C-FSAW occurrence at 20 km NE of Manidar
20 km NE of Manidar · Uniran, lsf Geoterrex
3
Fatalities
1977-09-21
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) N723A occurrence at Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)
Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) · NJ Airlines
0
Fatalities
1977-07-25
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) FAH-301 occurrence at near Yoro Airport (ORO)
near Yoro Airport (ORO) · Fuerza Aérea Hondureña
25
Fatalities
1977-06-17
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) HK-1511E occurrence at near Condoto Airport (COG)
near Condoto Airport (COG) · Taxi Aéreo Nacional - TANA
0
Fatalities
1977-06-10
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) 5U-AAJ occurrence at near Founkoueye
near Founkoueye · Air Niger
0
Fatalities
1976-11-23
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) CP-755 occurrence at La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB)
La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB) · Aerolineas La Paz
0
Fatalities
1976-11-12
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) BJ922 occurrence at
· Indian Air Force - IAF
Fatalities
1976-10-25
Douglas C-47-DL (Hyper) HK-149 occurrence at 6,5 km from El Yopal Airport (EYP)
6,5 km from El Yopal Airport (EYP) · Taxi Aéreo El Venado
36
Fatalities
1976-09-07
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) C-GKFC occurrence at 8 km E of Brockett, BC
8 km E of Brockett, BC · Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter
0
Fatalities
1976-05-20
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) CF-FKZ occurrence at Asbestos Hill Airport, QC (YAF)
Asbestos Hill Airport, QC (YAF) · Survair
0
Fatalities
1976-01-18
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) CP-573 occurrence at 3 km from San Borja-Capitan G Q Guardia Airport (SRJ)
3 km from San Borja-Capitan G Q Guardia Airport (SRJ) · Frigorifico Maniqui
7
Fatalities
1975-11-18
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) TG-AGA occurrence at 2 km from El Caoba
2 km from El Caoba · Aviateca
15
Fatalities
1975-09-11
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) ET-ABX occurrence at near Mota
near Mota · Ethiopian Airlines
1
Fatalities
1975-03-14
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) ET-ABR occurrence at Lalibela Airport (LLI)
Lalibela Airport (LLI) · Ethiopian Airlines
1
Fatalities
1975-01-15
Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) C-FCSC occurrence at La Grande Airport, QC (YGL)
La Grande Airport, QC (YGL) · Nordair, lsf Air Brazeau
0
Fatalities