Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3C) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3C) 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.
61%
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-47A-1-DK (DC-3C)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **73**.
Calculated Policy Score
78
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
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3C)
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-47A-1-DK (DC-3C)
2003-11-21
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) ZS-BXF occurrence at 3,7 km E of Lanseria Airport (HLA)
3,7 km E of Lanseria Airport (HLA) · SAA Historic Flight
0
Fatalities
1994-05-09
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) 6816 occurrence at Bloemspruit Air Force Base (BFN)
Bloemspruit Air Force Base (BFN) · South African Air Force - SAAF
0
Fatalities
1991-11-03
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) EC-FDH occurrence at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport (BCN) · Aeromarket Express
0
Fatalities
1988-09-20
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) Z-WRJ occurrence at 5 km from Harare Airport (HRE)
5 km from Harare Airport (HRE) · Crest Breeders
0
Fatalities
1985-12-10
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) 6888 occurrence at near Swartkop Air Force Base
near Swartkop Air Force Base · South African Air Force - SAAF
0
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1982-08-22
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) ET-AHP occurrence at Makale Airport (MQX)
Makale Airport (MQX) · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1981-04-28
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) PK-OBK occurrence at 2 km from Pekanbaru
2 km from Pekanbaru · Airfast Indonesia
9
Fatalities
1980-12-18
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) 3711 occurrence at near Marandellas
near Marandellas · Air Force of Zimbabwe
Fatalities
1979-11-13
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) PT-KVT occurrence at 5 km N of Cascavel Airport, PR (CAC)
5 km N of Cascavel Airport, PR (CAC) · Consultoria Tecnica Operacional de Aviação
0
Fatalities
1978-12-14
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) N4996E occurrence at Battle Creek, FL
Battle Creek, FL · J. Rodriguez
0
Fatalities
1978-10-03
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) DO-10 occurrence at ca 1 km W off Kuopio Airport (KUO)
ca 1 km W off Kuopio Airport (KUO) · Suomen Ilmavoimat
15
Fatalities
1977-02-28
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) CF-IQR occurrence at Sugluk, QC
Sugluk, QC · Kenn Borek Air
Fatalities
1975-04-19
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) EL-AAB occurrence at Monrovia-Roberts International Airport (ROB)
Monrovia-Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Air Liberia
0
Fatalities
1974-01-19
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) TAM-30 occurrence at near Laja Airport
near Laja Airport · Transporte Aéreo Militar - TAM
0
Fatalities
1972-07-17
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) VH-MAE occurrence at Wapenamanda Airport (WBM)
Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) · Ansett Airlines of Papua New Guinea
0
Fatalities
1970-12-05
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) VT-CZC occurrence at near Delhi-Safdarjung Airport
near Delhi-Safdarjung Airport · Jamair
5
Fatalities
1969-03-28
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) OO-SBH occurrence at 155 km E of Jakharrad
155 km E of Jakharrad · Linair, lsf Belgian International Air Services
0
Fatalities
1968-10-25
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) PH-DAA occurrence at Tafelberg
Tafelberg · KLM Aerocarto
3
Fatalities
1967-08-01
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) 9G-AAD occurrence at Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) · Ghana Airways
0
Fatalities
1967-02-23
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) TF-ISA occurrence at Danmarkshavn
Danmarkshavn · Icelandair Flugfélag Islands
Fatalities
1967-02-22
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) XY-ACN occurrence at Myitkyina Airport (MYT)
Myitkyina Airport (MYT) · Union of Burma Airways
0
Fatalities
1967-01-30
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) 9M-AMU occurrence at Lutong Airport
Lutong Airport · Malaysia-Singapore Airlines - MSA
0
Fatalities
1966-09-23
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) N4996E occurrence at near Rapid City, SD
near Rapid City, SD · Frontier Airlines
0
Fatalities
1966-04-25
Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) VT-DDR occurrence at Nagpur Airport (NAG)
Nagpur Airport (NAG) · Indian Airlines
0
Fatalities