Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3C) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-20-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-20-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-20-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-20-DK (DC-3C)
1994-04-24
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) VH-EDC occurrence at 0,1 km S off Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD)
0,1 km S off Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD) · South Pacific Airmotive
0
Fatalities
1984-11-22
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) N2204S occurrence at Salinas
Salinas · Factury Buying Corp.
0
Fatalities
1984-08-11
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3C) N70003 occurrence at near Memphis, TN
near Memphis, TN · Aviation Enterprises
3
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1981-01-11
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) ET-AGW occurrence at Bahar Dar Airport (BJR)
Bahar Dar Airport (BJR) · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1980-01-18
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) L2-13/96 occurrence at Nok Island Sri Racha District Chonburi province
Nok Island Sri Racha District Chonburi province · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
5
Fatalities
1979-09-20
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) ET-AGU occurrence at Oborso
Oborso · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1979-04-20
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) ET-AGU occurrence at Oborso
Oborso · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1978-12-02
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) N41447 occurrence at Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA · SMB Stage Line
0
Fatalities
1978-11-14
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 4W-ABY occurrence at Mareb Airport (MYN)
Mareb Airport (MYN) · Yemen Airlines
0
Fatalities
1977-05-23
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) TC-11 occurrence at Morón, BA
Morón, BA · Lineas Aéreas del Estado - LADE
0
Fatalities
1977-02-28
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) C-FNAR occurrence at near Salluit Airport, QC (YZG)
near Salluit Airport, QC (YZG) · Survair
4
Fatalities
1973-12-13
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 4W-ABR occurrence at Taiz-Al Janad Airport (TAI)
Taiz-Al Janad Airport (TAI) · Yemen Airlines
0
Fatalities
1971-04-15
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 293246 occurrence at near Floridablanca Air Base
near Floridablanca Air Base · Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas (Philippine Air Force)
40
Fatalities
1970-04-25
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) B-308 occurrence at Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)
Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) · Winner Airways
1
Fatalities
1968-03-11
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 6167 occurrence at near Mueda Airport (MUD)
near Mueda Airport (MUD) · Força Aérea Portuguesa
0
Fatalities
1967-03-01
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) PP-ASS occurrence at Caravelas, BA
Caravelas, BA · Sadia Transportes Aéreos
0
Fatalities
1966-01-13
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 42-93090 occurrence at Mount Helmos
Mount Helmos · United States Air Force - USAF
6
Fatalities
1964-06-13
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) HZ-AAN occurrence at 100 km S off Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [Red Sea]
100 km S off Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [Red Sea] · Saudi Arabian Airlines
2
Fatalities
1963-07-15
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 5R-MAJ occurrence at Farafangana Airport (RVA)
Farafangana Airport (RVA) · Air Madagascar
6
Fatalities
1962-12-15
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) 42-93086 occurrence at 17 miles S of Thule Air Base (THU)
17 miles S of Thule Air Base (THU) · United States Air Force - USAF
2
Fatalities
1962-09-19
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) EC-AGO occurrence at Tenerife-Norte Los Rodeos Airport (TFN)
Tenerife-Norte Los Rodeos Airport (TFN) · Iberia
0
Fatalities
1962-05-24
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) VT-AYG occurrence at 2 km N of Talenda, Rajshahi
2 km N of Talenda, Rajshahi · Darbhanga Aviation
4
Fatalities
1961-02-03
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) PK-GDY occurrence at off Madura Island
off Madura Island · Garuda Indonesia Airways
26
Fatalities
1960-07-15
Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) ET-T-18 occurrence at 27,5 km S of Jimma
27,5 km S of Jimma · Ethiopian Air Lines
1
Fatalities