Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3A) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (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
Safety Signature Radar
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Calculated Policy Score
73
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
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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.
Risk themes
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Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-47A-75-DL (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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3A)
1996-10-31
Douglas C-47 ATL97LA012 NTSB dataset event at DORADO, PR
DORADO, PR · FLAMENCO AIRWAYS, INC
0
Fatalities
1995-07-19
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3C) N54NA occurrence at near Independence, NY
near Independence, NY · N.F. Stadler
1
Fatalities
1990-03-18
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) HR-SAZ occurrence at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Roatan Airport (RTB) · SAHSA - Servicio Aéreo de Honduras SA
0
Fatalities
1989-05-03
DOUGLAS C-47 MIA89GA144 NTSB dataset event at SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA ·
2
Fatalities
1989-01-17
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CP-1418 occurrence at between La Paz and Apolo
between La Paz and Apolo · Aerolineas La Paz
5
Fatalities
1987-09-25
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) 12-036 occurrence at Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK)
Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK) · Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force)
Fatalities
1986-03-23
DOUGLAS C-47 DEN86LA102 NTSB dataset event at STEINS, NM, USA
STEINS, NM, USA · ATORIE AIR INC.
0
Fatalities
1982-10-10
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) ZS-EJK occurrence at near Graskop
near Graskop · Comair
0
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1982-08-23
DOUGLAS C-47 MIA82DA178 NTSB dataset event at CHARLOTTE AMALI
CHARLOTTE AMALI · CARIB AIR CARGO
0
Fatalities
1981-04-06
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CP-1470 occurrence at Laguna Soliz
Laguna Soliz · Urcupina
7
Fatalities
1978-03-15
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) L2-48/18 occurrence at Ban Don Nok AFB Surat Thani Province
Ban Don Nok AFB Surat Thani Province · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
0
Fatalities
1978-02-10
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CX-BJH/T-511 occurrence at 2 km from Artigas Airport (ATI)
2 km from Artigas Airport (ATI) · Transporte Aéreo Militar Uruguayo - TAMU
44
Fatalities
1975-09-25
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CF-AII occurrence at Fort Severn Airport, ON (YER)
Fort Severn Airport, ON (YER) · Ilford Riverton Airways
3
Fatalities
1971-10-17
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) HK-595 occurrence at San Vicente del Caguán
San Vicente del Caguán · Aerolíneas TAO
19
Fatalities
1970-03-21
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3A) N163J occurrence at Melcor Ocampo
Melcor Ocampo · Aircraft Charter Inc.
2
Fatalities
1966-09-16
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) EC-ACX occurrence at off El Sauzal
off El Sauzal · Iberia, lsf Spantax
1
Fatalities
1966-01-14
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) B-929 occurrence at 18 km N of Vi Thanh
18 km N of Vi Thanh · Air America
0
Fatalities
1965-10-17
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) VT-AUQ occurrence at 37 km N of Mohanbari
37 km N of Mohanbari · Kalinga Airlines
8
Fatalities
1963-06-16
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) 953 occurrence at 42 km from Puerto Aisen
42 km from Puerto Aisen · Fuerza Aérea de Chile
19
Fatalities
1962-12-06
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CP-695 occurrence at Uncia
Uncia · Aerolineas Abaroa
Fatalities
1962-09-25
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) T-39 occurrence at Tandil Airport, BA (TDL)
Tandil Airport, BA (TDL) · Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA
0
Fatalities
1962-07-30
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) CC-CLDM occurrence at Punta Arenas-Carlos Ibañez Airport (PUQ)
Punta Arenas-Carlos Ibañez Airport (PUQ) · LAN Chile
0
Fatalities
1962-04-05
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) TG-APA occurrence at Guatemala City
Guatemala City · Aviateca
Fatalities
1962-01-25
Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3) 42-100861 occurrence at 40 km N of Helena, MT
40 km N of Helena, MT · Air National Guard
6
Fatalities