Douglas · turboprop
Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC) accident history and safety score
Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC) 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
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 DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **73**.
Calculated Policy Score
78
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
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC)
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 DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC)
1996-08-14
Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC) C-FGNI occurrence at near Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM)
near Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM) · Air North
1
Fatalities
1988-08-23
Douglas DC-4 Swingtail 9Q-CBK occurrence at Île M'bamou
Île M'bamou · Kinair Cargo
5
Fatalities
1985-01-01
Douglas DC-4 N88939 occurrence at near South Caicos International Airport (XSC)
near South Caicos International Airport (XSC) · BIF Air Inc
Fatalities
1981-08-11
Douglas DC-4 HK-136 occurrence at
· SADELCA Colombia - Sociedad Aérea del Caqueta
0
Fatalities
1981-01-01
Douglas DC-4 N122AC occurrence at
· Southern Aero Trades Inc
Fatalities
1979-05-17
Douglas DC-4 occurrence at Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico · Bush Aviation
0
Fatalities
1978-04-18
Douglas DC-4 N88909 occurrence at North Caicos Airport (NCA)
North Caicos Airport (NCA) · Panavia Cargo Development
0
Fatalities
1978-01-01
Douglas DC-4 VN-C501 occurrence at near Da Nang
near Da Nang · Hâng Không Viêtnam
0+1
Fatalities
1975-07-16
Douglas DC-4 HK-654 occurrence at Arauca Airport (AUC)
Arauca Airport (AUC) · Aerotal Colombia
0
Fatalities
1975-06-30
Douglas DC-4 HK-1309 occurrence at 27,5 km S of Saravena
27,5 km S of Saravena · Taxi Aéreo El Venado
3
Fatalities
1974-07-24
Douglas DC-4 HK-728 occurrence at El Libano
El Libano · Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte
3
Fatalities
1974-04-04
Douglas DC-4 A2-ZER occurrence at 3,6 km from Francistown Airport (FRW)
3,6 km from Francistown Airport (FRW) · Wenela Air Services
78
Fatalities
1974-01-10
Douglas DC-4 TAM-52 occurrence at 30 km NE of La Paz
30 km NE of La Paz · Transporte Aéreo Militar - TAM
24
Fatalities
1971-06-20
Douglas DC-4 HK-115 occurrence at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) · Avianca
0
Fatalities
1970-07-22
Douglas DC-4 occurrence at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Saigon-Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) · Air Vietnam
0
Fatalities
1970-01-01
Douglas DC-4 N91069 occurrence at
· Mideastern Airways
Fatalities
1969-11-13
Douglas DC-4 HK-728 occurrence at Santiago Airport (SCU)
Santiago Airport (SCU) · Avianca
0
Fatalities
1969-08-04
Douglas DC-4 HK-115 occurrence at Santiago Airport (SCU)
Santiago Airport (SCU) · Avianca
0
Fatalities
1969-05-24
Douglas DC-4 N9982H occurrence at Benin City Airport (BNI)
Benin City Airport (BNI) · Pan African Airlines
Fatalities
1969-03-09
Douglas DC-4 N3821 occurrence at Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean · Continental Air Transport
3
Fatalities
1967-04-11
Douglas DC-4 7T-VAU occurrence at near Tamanrasset Airport (TMR)
near Tamanrasset Airport (TMR) · Air Algérie
35
Fatalities
1966-09-28
Douglas DC-4 LV-AGG occurrence at Port Stanley
Port Stanley · Aerolineas Argentinas
0
Fatalities
1964-11-29
Douglas DC-4 OO-DEP occurrence at Léopoldville-N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Léopoldville-N'Djili Airport (FIH) · Air Congo
6
Fatalities
1964-05-29
Douglas DC-4 CP-717 occurrence at 160 km SE of Trinidad Airport (TDD)
160 km SE of Trinidad Airport (TDD) · Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA
0
Fatalities
1964-04-04
Douglas DC-4 PP-BTQ occurrence at Belém Airport, PA (BEL)
Belém Airport, PA (BEL) · Paraense Transportes Aéreos
0
Fatalities