Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3C) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-47A-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
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Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-47A-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-DL (DC-3C)
2001-01-23
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3C) N19454 occurrence at Eider Point, AK
Eider Point, AK · Majestic Air Cargo
2
Fatalities
1996-10-31
Douglas C-47 ATL97LA012 NTSB dataset event at DORADO, PR
DORADO, PR · FLAMENCO AIRWAYS, INC
0
Fatalities
1989-05-03
DOUGLAS C-47 MIA89GA144 NTSB dataset event at SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA ·
2
Fatalities
1988-05-02
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) ET-AGT occurrence at Axum Airport (AXU)
Axum Airport (AXU) · Ethiopian Airlines
0
Fatalities
1988-04-21
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) N47FE occurrence at Quelimane Airport (UEL)
Quelimane Airport (UEL) · Flying Enterprises Inc.
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
1977-04-20
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) HK-500 occurrence at near Sabana Larga
near Sabana Larga · Lineas Aéreas La Urraca
0
Fatalities
1977-01-17
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) ETI-27 occurrence at Sütçüler
Sütçüler · Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force)
7
Fatalities
1976-03-24
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) XW-TDF occurrence at Vientiane-Wattay (VTE)
Vientiane-Wattay (VTE) · Royal Air Lao
0
Fatalities
1975-03-04
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) 2047 occurrence at Peixe, GO
Peixe, GO · Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB
1
Fatalities
1971-05-07
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) HS-TDE occurrence at Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN)
Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) · Thai Airways
0
Fatalities
1969-06-20
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) HK-500 occurrence at Santiago Airport (SCU)
Santiago Airport (SCU) · Lineas Aéreas La Urraca
0
Fatalities
1967-12-25
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) HS-TDH occurrence at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · Thai Airways
4
Fatalities
1967-09-01
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) 2034 occurrence at Urubupungá Airport, SP
Urubupungá Airport, SP · Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB
0
Fatalities
1964-06-09
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) ETI-51 occurrence at near Çanakkale
near Çanakkale · Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force)
6
Fatalities
1963-03-04
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) 43-30655 occurrence at Bentwaters RAF Station (BWY)
Bentwaters RAF Station (BWY) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1960-07-14
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) PI-C16 occurrence at off Mindanao
off Mindanao · Philippine Air Lines
0
Fatalities
1959-03-01
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) 2070 occurrence at 30 km from Caravelas, BA
30 km from Caravelas, BA · Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB
18
Fatalities
1958-10-15
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) TAM-03 occurrence at near Huacaya, Chuquisaca
near Huacaya, Chuquisaca · Transporte Aéreo Militar - TAM
20
Fatalities
1958-08-20
Douglas C-47 106 occurrence at Lai'an County, Chuzhou, Anhui Province
Lai'an County, Chuzhou, Anhui Province · CAAC
13
Fatalities
1954-04-30
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) VT-DEM occurrence at 1 km S of Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU)
1 km S of Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU) · Darbhanga Aviation
5
Fatalities
1953-09-02
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) 2049 occurrence at off Ilha da Boqueirão, RJ
off Ilha da Boqueirão, RJ · Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB
4
Fatalities
1952-05-24
Douglas C-47A PH-TBZ occurrence at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
0
Fatalities