Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-54E accident history and safety score
Douglas C-54E 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-54E** (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
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas C-54E
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-54E
2020-10-10
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) N96358 occurrence at Yakataga Airport, AK
Yakataga Airport, AK · Alaska Air Fuel
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
1984-08-14
Douglas C-54 N74183 occurrence at Ft.lauderdale, FL
Ft.lauderdale, FL · Florida Aircraft Leasing
0
Fatalities
1982-01-21
Douglas C-54E-15-DO (DC-4) 49148 occurrence at 10 km E of Noumea-Tontouta Airport (NOU)
10 km E of Noumea-Tontouta Airport (NOU) · Aéronavale
7
Fatalities
1977-03-04
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) N174DP occurrence at Monroe Station, FL
Monroe Station, FL · Interamerica Air Lease
0
Fatalities
1976-08-09
Douglas C-54E-15-DO (DC-4) T.4-11 occurrence at Chiclana
Chiclana · Ejército del Aire
12
Fatalities
1973-03-02
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) 0540/5-T-3 occurrence at Ushuaia, TF
Ushuaia, TF · Armada Argentina, Comando de Aviación Naval
Fatalities
1970-01-21
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) HK-171 occurrence at
· Avianca
Fatalities
1963-01-22
Douglas C-54E-15-DO (DC-4) 6601 occurrence at 15 km SW off Las Palmas, Islas Canarias
15 km SW off Las Palmas, Islas Canarias · Força Aérea Portuguesa
3
Fatalities
1961-05-12
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) 44-9054 occurrence at Upper Heyford RAF Station
Upper Heyford RAF Station · United States Air Force - USAF
Fatalities
1952-01-19
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) N45342 occurrence at 1,6 km ESE off Sandspit Airport, BC (YZP)
1,6 km ESE off Sandspit Airport, BC (YZP) · Northwest Orient Airlines
36
Fatalities
1950-12-19
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) 44-9096 occurrence at Mt. Tabayoc
Mt. Tabayoc · United States Air Force - USAF
37
Fatalities
1950-02-09
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) 44-9091 occurrence at 11 km NE of Raynesford, MT
11 km NE of Raynesford, MT · United States Air Force - USAF
3
Fatalities
1949-06-25
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) 44-9050 occurrence at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF)
Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1949-03-04
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) 44-9086 occurrence at near Bad Langensalza
near Bad Langensalza · United States Air Force - USAF
1
Fatalities
1946-10-03
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) NC90904 occurrence at 11,4 km NE of Stephenville-Harmon AAB, NL (YJT)
11,4 km NE of Stephenville-Harmon AAB, NL (YJT) · American Overseas Airlines
39
Fatalities
1946-06-01
Douglas C-54E-5-DO (DC-4) 44-9078 occurrence at off Amalfi
off Amalfi · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
30
Fatalities
1945-07-20
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) 44-9026 occurrence at near Wilmington-New Castle AAB, DE (ILG)
near Wilmington-New Castle AAB, DE (ILG) · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
4
Fatalities
1945-05-05
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) 44-9043 occurrence at Manus Island
Manus Island · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
21
Fatalities