Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3C) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (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
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
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-80-DL (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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3C)
2001-03-15
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) N842MB occurrence at Donalsonville, GA
Donalsonville, GA · Jim Hankins Air Service
0
Fatalities
1996-10-31
Douglas C-47 ATL97LA012 NTSB dataset event at DORADO, PR
DORADO, PR · FLAMENCO AIRWAYS, INC
0
Fatalities
1995-07-18
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) 5R-MMG occurrence at Antananarivo-Ivato Airport (TNR)
Antananarivo-Ivato Airport (TNR) · Armée de l'Air Malgache
36
Fatalities
1989-05-03
DOUGLAS C-47 MIA89GA144 NTSB dataset event at SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA ·
2
Fatalities
1986-03-23
DOUGLAS C-47 DEN86LA102 NTSB dataset event at STEINS, NM, USA
STEINS, NM, USA · ATORIE AIR INC.
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
1977-06-13
Douglas C-47A-80-DL Skytrain TC-15 occurrence at Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport, MD (MDZ)
Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport, MD (MDZ) · Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA
Fatalities
1977-02-07
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) PK-NDH occurrence at Tanjung Santan Airport (TSX)
Tanjung Santan Airport (TSX) · Dirgantara Air Service
Fatalities
1977-01-06
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) CP-728 occurrence at La Senda
La Senda · Transportes Aéreos Itenez
0
Fatalities
1976-12-10
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) CF-IAX occurrence at Chisasibi Airport, QC (YKU)
Chisasibi Airport, QC (YKU) · Austin Airways
0
Fatalities
1975-07-31
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) 970 occurrence at near Colina
near Colina · Fuerza Aérea de Chile
7
Fatalities
1972-02-01
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) T.3-13 occurrence at
· Ejército del Aire
Fatalities
1971-08-07
Douglas C-47A-80-DL Skytrain (DC-3) TC-31 occurrence at Villa Reynolds Air Base, SL
Villa Reynolds Air Base, SL · Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA
0
Fatalities
1971-03-02
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) HC-ALC occurrence at Pastaza-Shell Mera Airport (PTZ)
Pastaza-Shell Mera Airport (PTZ) · Transportes Aéreos Orientales - TAO
0
Fatalities
1970-06-04
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) PK-ZDF occurrence at Manado-Samratulangi Airport (MDC)
Manado-Samratulangi Airport (MDC) · Zamrud Airlines
0
Fatalities
1968-12-26
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) XB-POH occurrence at 40 km E of Ensenada
40 km E of Ensenada · Exportadora de Sal S.A.- ESSA
12
Fatalities
1966-12-24
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) HK-161 occurrence at Cerro Las Animas
Cerro Las Animas · Avianca
29
Fatalities
1966-06-04
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) FAP-367 occurrence at San Ramon
San Ramon · Fuerza Aérea del Peru - FAP
Fatalities
1966-01-01
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) PK-GDE occurrence at 120 km S of Palembang
120 km S of Palembang · Garuda Indonesia Airways
17+17
Fatalities
1965-11-16
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) H-060 occurrence at near Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK)
near Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK) · Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force)
9
Fatalities
1964-09-15
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) HK-319 occurrence at near Condoto
near Condoto · Avianca
2
Fatalities
1963-04-21
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) T.3-44 occurrence at off Fuerteventura
off Fuerteventura · Ejército del Aire
7
Fatalities
1963-02-01
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) CBK-28 occurrence at Ulus District, Ankara
Ulus District, Ankara · Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force)
3+14
Fatalities
1962-11-21
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) 43-15278 occurrence at unknown
unknown · United States Air Force - USAF
Fatalities