Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3A) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3A) 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-25-DK (DC-3A)** (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-25-DK (DC-3A)
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-25-DK (DC-3A)
2019-05-03
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3C) C-GJKM occurrence at 6,5 km SE of Hay River Airport, NT (YHY)
6,5 km SE of Hay River Airport, NT (YHY) · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
1993-04-20
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) CP-1622 occurrence at Florencia Airport (FLA)
Florencia Airport (FLA) · Trans Aéreos Cochabamba
2
Fatalities
1989-05-22
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) N47CE occurrence at 8 km from De Kalb Airport, IL
8 km from De Kalb Airport, IL · Condor Enterprises Inc.
3
Fatalities
1989-05-21
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) C-GWYX occurrence at near Bronson Creek, BC
near Bronson Creek, BC · Central Mountain Air Services
0
Fatalities
1988-11-01
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3C) C-FBJE occurrence at 2,4 km W off Pikangikum Airport, ON (YPM)
2,4 km W off Pikangikum Airport, ON (YPM) · Air Ontario
2
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1982-05-07
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) C-FQHF occurrence at Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC)
Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC) · Kenn Borek Air
0
Fatalities
1981-10-07
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) ET-AHR occurrence at Dessie-Combolcha Airport (DSE)
Dessie-Combolcha Airport (DSE) · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1979-04-05
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) L2-26/02 occurrence at
· Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
0
Fatalities
1977-09-30
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) TG-AKA occurrence at Flores-Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Flores-Santa Elena Airport (FRS) · Aviateca
1
Fatalities
1977-06-12
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) ET-AAP occurrence at Kabri Dar Airport (ABK)
Kabri Dar Airport (ABK) · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1977-04-05
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) VT-EEL occurrence at Edavlli, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Edavlli, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh · National Remote Sensing Agency
10
Fatalities
1977-03-01
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) 7O-ABF occurrence at off Aden International Airport (ADE)
off Aden International Airport (ADE) · Alyemda
19
Fatalities
1976-04-23
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) ET-AAS occurrence at Massawa Airport (MSW)
Massawa Airport (MSW) · Ethiopian Airlines
Fatalities
1975-03-10
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) XU-DAG occurrence at Phnom Penh Airport (PNH)
Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) · Khmer Hansa Airlines
0
Fatalities
1975-02-22
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) XU-GAJ occurrence at Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport (PNH)
Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport (PNH) · Khmer Hansa Airlines
0
Fatalities
1975-02-17
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) TG-AMA occurrence at Tikal-El Peten Airport (TKM)
Tikal-El Peten Airport (TKM) · Aviateca
0
Fatalities
1973-02-12
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) CF-OOV occurrence at near Iqaluit Airport, NU (YFB)
near Iqaluit Airport, NU (YFB) · Kenting Atlas Aviation
0
Fatalities
1973-01-01
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) YV-C-AFO occurrence at
· Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV
Fatalities
1972-10-02
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) XW-TDA occurrence at Kampot Airport (KMT)
Kampot Airport (KMT) · Cambodia Air Commercial
9
Fatalities
1972-07-31
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) VT-ATZ occurrence at Ambari Falakata Airport
Ambari Falakata Airport · Jamair
0
Fatalities
1971-08-21
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) BJ923 occurrence at
· Indian Air Force - IAF
Fatalities
1971-05-13
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) CF-BZI occurrence at Somerset Island, NU
Somerset Island, NU · Northwest Territorial Airways
0
Fatalities
1970-06-13
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) N1549V occurrence at off San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU)
off San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) · Conner Air Lines
0
Fatalities
1969-12-23
Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) XW-TDJ occurrence at near Luang Prabang
near Luang Prabang · Laos Air Charter
6
Fatalities