Douglas · turboprop
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) accident history and safety score
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) appears in 9 current candidate incident rows 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.
57%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.6/10
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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4)** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
72
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.
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-54G-1-DO (DC-4)
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-54G-1-DO (DC-4)
1995-08-23
Douglas C-54G N2742G occurrence at Aubeery, CA
Aubeery, CA · Aero Union
0
Fatalities
1995-08-23
DOUGLAS C-54G LAX95TA304 NTSB dataset event at AUBEERY, CA, USA
AUBEERY, CA, USA · CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF FORESTRY
0
Fatalities
1995-06-21
DOUGLAS C-54G LAX95GA219A NTSB dataset event at RAMONA, CA, USA
RAMONA, CA, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
1984-08-14
Douglas C-54 N74183 occurrence at Ft.lauderdale, FL
Ft.lauderdale, FL · Florida Aircraft Leasing
0
Fatalities
1984-08-14
DOUGLAS C-54 MIA84LA228 NTSB dataset event at FT.LAUDERDALE, FL, USA
FT.LAUDERDALE, FL, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1969-04-14
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) HK-1065 occurrence at Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV)
Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV) · SAM Colombia
0
Fatalities
1969-02-05
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) HK-1065 occurrence at Santiago Airport (SCU)
Santiago Airport (SCU) · SAM Colombia
0
Fatalities
1967-06-02
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) 45-515 occurrence at 2 km SE of Samsun
2 km SE of Samsun · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1954-06-15
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) N30070 occurrence at Gage Airport, OK (GAG)
Gage Airport, OK (GAG) · Great Lakes Airlines (1)
0
Fatalities
1950-06-25
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) 45-518 occurrence at Seoul (K-14) Air Base
Seoul (K-14) Air Base · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1948-08-13
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) 45-514 occurrence at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF)
Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF) · United States Air Force - USAF
0
Fatalities
1948-03-12
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) NC95422 occurrence at Mount Sanford, AK
Mount Sanford, AK · Northwest Airlines
30
Fatalities
1947-07-03
Douglas C-54G-1-DO Skymaster 45-519 occurrence at 470 km NE off Florida coast, USA
470 km NE off Florida coast, USA · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
6
Fatalities
1946-05-25
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) 45-489 occurrence at ca 480 km E of Guam
ca 480 km E of Guam · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
5
Fatalities
1946-02-01
Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4) 45-485 occurrence at Fujisawa Air Base
Fujisawa Air Base · United States Army Air Force - USAAF
0
Fatalities