Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-49J (DC-3-454) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-49J (DC-3-454) 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.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
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-49J (DC-3-454)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
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.
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
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-49J (DC-3-454)
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-49J (DC-3-454)
1990-06-07
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) C-FPQE occurrence at Kangiqsujuaq Airport, QC (YWB)
Kangiqsujuaq Airport, QC (YWB) · Gouvernement du Québec
0
Fatalities
1989-09-18
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) N28346 occurrence at San Juan-Luis Muñoz MarĂn International Airport (SJU)
San Juan-Luis Muñoz MarĂn International Airport (SJU) · Aero Virgin Islands - AVI
0
Fatalities
1989-03-01
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) N28PR occurrence at 3,2 km from San Juan-Luis Muñoz MarĂn International Airport (SJU)
3,2 km from San Juan-Luis Muñoz MarĂn International Airport (SJU) · Borinquen Air
0
Fatalities
1978-12-11
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) N133AC occurrence at near Port Mayaca, FL
near Port Mayaca, FL · Unknown
2
Fatalities
1978-02-08
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) N189UM occurrence at Tamanrasset-Aguemar Airport (TMR)
Tamanrasset-Aguemar Airport (TMR) · Aero Services Corp.
0
Fatalities
1976-02-02
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) CF-HPM occurrence at Saint John Airport, NB (YSJ)
Saint John Airport, NB (YSJ) · Atlantic Central Airlines Ltd.
0
Fatalities
1975-08-22
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) HK-1517E occurrence at Ipiales Airport (IPI)
Ipiales Airport (IPI) · Transporte Aéreo Nacional - TANA
0
Fatalities
1969-02-18
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) N15570 occurrence at 20 km W of Lone Pine, CA
20 km W of Lone Pine, CA · Hawthorne Nevada Airlines
35
Fatalities
1945-09-26
Douglas C-49J (DC-3-454) NC19939 occurrence at 11 km SW Chicago-Municipal Airport, IL
11 km SW Chicago-Municipal Airport, IL · Transcontinental & Western Air - TWA
0+2
Fatalities
1944-12-17
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) 43-1976 occurrence at Memphis Municipal Airport, TN (MEM)
Memphis Municipal Airport, TN (MEM) · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
3
Fatalities
1944-01-02
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) 43-1982 occurrence at Los Angeles-Mines Field, California (LAX)
Los Angeles-Mines Field, California (LAX) · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
2+1
Fatalities
1943-09-05
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) 43-1980 occurrence at near Saint Joseph-Rosecrans AAF, MO (STJ)
near Saint Joseph-Rosecrans AAF, MO (STJ) · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
6
Fatalities
1943-08-19
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) 43-1971 occurrence at Hampstead, NH
Hampstead, NH · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
5
Fatalities
1943-02-23
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) 43-1989 occurrence at 24 km NW of Colorado Springs, CO
24 km NW of Colorado Springs, CO · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
Fatalities