Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3A) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-90-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
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-90-DL (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-90-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
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3A)
1998-11-01
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3C) N3FY occurrence at near Quetzaltenango
near Quetzaltenango · Living Water Teaching Ministries
11
Fatalities
1998-05-24
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3C) N67588 occurrence at 8 km NW of Anchorage, AK
8 km NW of Anchorage, AK · Majestic Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1989-05-06
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3C) RP-C82 occurrence at near Manila
near Manila · Manila Aero Transport System - MATS
0
Fatalities
1989-05-02
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N28889 occurrence at near Summerland Key, FL
near Summerland Key, FL · Monroe County Mosquito Control District
2
Fatalities
1983-06-24
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N95460 occurrence at near Fairbanks-Metro Field, AK (MTX)
near Fairbanks-Metro Field, AK (MTX) · Air North
0
Fatalities
1982-08-23
Douglas C-47 N87629 occurrence at Charlotte Amali,
Charlotte Amali, · Carib Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
1982-06-06
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N95C occurrence at St. Petersburg International Airport, FL (PIE)
St. Petersburg International Airport, FL (PIE) · Fromhagen Aviation
0
Fatalities
1980-05-09
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N100MA occurrence at near La Macarena, Meta
near La Macarena, Meta · Howard Schlick
0
Fatalities
1979-06-11
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N148Z occurrence at 48 km NE of Elk City, ID
48 km NE of Elk City, ID · United States Forest Service
10
Fatalities
1977-02-14
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) PK-WWK occurrence at Sumbawa Besar-Brang Bidji Airport (SWQ)
Sumbawa Besar-Brang Bidji Airport (SWQ) · National Air Charter
Fatalities
1976-09-23
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) L2-40/15 occurrence at Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)
Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) · Royal Thai Air Force - RTAF
Fatalities
1976-09-17
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) VT-AXC occurrence at Bhopal Airport (BHO)
Bhopal Airport (BHO) · Madhya Pradesh Government
0
Fatalities
1976-06-11
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) PP-AJC occurrence at between Pauana and Alto Solimões, AM
between Pauana and Alto Solimões, AM · RICO Taxi Aéreo
3
Fatalities
1976-03-24
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) XW-TAF occurrence at Vientiane-Wattay (VTE)
Vientiane-Wattay (VTE) · Royal Air Lao
0
Fatalities
1975-08-16
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) 6O-SAC occurrence at Bossaso Airport (BSA)
Bossaso Airport (BSA) · Somali Airlines
0
Fatalities
1975-03-26
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) B-1553 occurrence at Kompong Som Airport (KOS)
Kompong Som Airport (KOS) · China Airlines
Fatalities
1975-02-01
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) HC-AUR occurrence at Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO)
Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) · TAME Ecuador
Fatalities
1973-09-29
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3A) PT-CEV occurrence at Itaituba Airport, PA (ITB)
Itaituba Airport, PA (ITB) · Aeronorte Industria e Comercio Ltda
5
Fatalities
1971-07-24
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) 6V-AAP occurrence at near Bamako Airport (BKO)
near Bamako Airport (BKO) · Air Ivoire
6
Fatalities
1971-03-26
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) VT-ATT occurrence at near Hashimara
near Hashimara · Jamair
15
Fatalities
1971-01-26
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) 43-15975 occurrence at
· United States Air Force - USAF
Fatalities
1971-01-04
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) N7 occurrence at New York-La Guardia Airport, NY (LGA)
New York-La Guardia Airport, NY (LGA) · Federal Aviation Administration - FAA
0
Fatalities
1970-05-10
Douglas C-47A-90-DL Skytrain TC-17 occurrence at Oncativo, CO
Oncativo, CO · Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA
0
Fatalities
1969-07-12
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) 9N-AAO occurrence at Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
Nepalganj Airport (KEP) · Royal Nepal Airlines
0
Fatalities
1969-04-10
Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) ET-AAQ occurrence at 3 km S of Suez
3 km S of Suez · United Arab Airlines - UAA, lsf Ethiopian Airlines
3
Fatalities