Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-54 accident history and safety score
Douglas C-54 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-54** (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.
• 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
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-54
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-54
2024-04-23
Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4) N3054V occurrence at near Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Fairbanks, AK
near Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Fairbanks, AK · Alaska Air Fuel
2
Fatalities
2020-10-10
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) N96358 occurrence at Yakataga Airport, AK
Yakataga Airport, AK · Alaska Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2012-03-22
Douglas C-54G (DC-4) N406WA occurrence at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)
San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) · Jet One Express
0
Fatalities
2007-01-17
Douglas C-54G (DC-4) N82FA occurrence at 8 km W of Nenana, AK
8 km W of Nenana, AK · Brooks Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2006-12-29
Douglas C-54A-1-DO (DC-4) C-GPSH occurrence at Carat Lake, NU
Carat Lake, NU · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
2006-01-05
Douglas C-54G (DC-4) C-GXKN occurrence at Norman Wells Airport, NT (YVQ)
Norman Wells Airport, NT (YVQ) · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
2004-05-07
Douglas C-54B (DC-4) N44911 occurrence at McGrath, Alaska
McGrath, Alaska · Brooks Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2003-08-02
Douglas C-54G-10-DO (DC-4) C-GBSK occurrence at Ulu mine strip, NT
Ulu mine strip, NT · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
2002-08-28
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) C-GQIC occurrence at Diavik Airport, NT (DVK)
Diavik Airport, NT (DVK) · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
1997-02-01
Douglas C-54E N44909 occurrence at Prime Resources mine strip at Bronson Creek, BC
Prime Resources mine strip at Bronson Creek, BC · Brooks Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
1995-08-23
Douglas C-54G N2742G occurrence at Aubeery, CA
Aubeery, CA · Aero Union
0
Fatalities
1995-06-21
Douglas C-54G (DC-4) N4989P occurrence at 1,6 km E of Ramona, CA
1,6 km E of Ramona, CA · Aero Union
2+1
Fatalities
1995-04-17
Douglas C-54G-5-DO (DC-4) N898AL occurrence at Kivalina Airport, AK (KVL)
Kivalina Airport, AK (KVL) · Brooks Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
1993-10-08
Douglas C-54G-15-DO (DC-4) N811E occurrence at Point Lay-Dew Station Airport, AK (PIZ)
Point Lay-Dew Station Airport, AK (PIZ) · Brooks Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
1992-08-24
Douglas C-54D-5-DC (DC-4) N62433 occurrence at Miami International Airport, FL (MIA)
Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) · Private
0
Fatalities
1992-02-03
Douglas C-54Q (DC-4) N74AF occurrence at Aguadilla-Borinquen Airport (BQN)
Aguadilla-Borinquen Airport (BQN) · West Indies Air Transport
0
Fatalities
1991-01-01
Douglas C-54A-10-DC (DC-4) 9Q-CWP occurrence at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (FIH) · GLM Aviation
0
Fatalities
1990-04-30
Douglas C-54P (DC-4) N67109 occurrence at Chico Airport, CA (CIC)
Chico Airport, CA (CIC) · Aero Union
0
Fatalities
1989-11-22
Douglas C-54A-10-DC (DC-4) TT-EAF occurrence at N'Djamena Airport (NDJ)
N'Djamena Airport (NDJ) · Air Tchad
0
Fatalities
1988-09-09
Douglas C-54A-5-DC (DC-4) CP-1653 occurrence at La Paz Airport (LPB)
La Paz Airport (LPB) · Frigorifico Reyes
0
Fatalities
1987-01-07
Douglas C-54D-1-DC (DC-4) 9Q-CAG occurrence at
· Kinair Cargo
Fatalities
1986-12-23
Douglas C-54R (DC-4) N96361 occurrence at off Arlington, WA
off Arlington, WA · Central Air Services
0
Fatalities
1986-06-19
Douglas C-54D (DC-4) HK-1808 occurrence at 3 km from La Macarena Airport (LMC)
3 km from La Macarena Airport (LMC) · Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas
3
Fatalities
1984-08-14
Douglas C-54 N74183 occurrence at Ft.lauderdale, FL
Ft.lauderdale, FL · Florida Aircraft Leasing
0
Fatalities
1984-03-24
Douglas C-54S (DC-4) CP-1206 occurrence at near Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ)
near Rurrenabaque Airport (RBQ) · Frigorifico Reyes
5
Fatalities