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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC)** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
73
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 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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Douglas DC-4 (C-54A-15-DC)
2020-10-10
Douglas DC-4 N96358 BAAA archive accident at Yakataga, Alaska
Yakataga, Alaska · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2007-05-30
Douglas DC-4 ANC07LA040 NTSB dataset event at McGrath, AK, USA
McGrath, AK, USA · Brooks Air Transport
0
Fatalities
1997-06-29
Douglas DC-4 ANC97LA093 NTSB dataset event at VENETIE, AK, USA
VENETIE, AK, USA · HONDU CARIB CARGO
0
Fatalities
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
1989-11-21
Douglas DC-4 TT-EAF BAAA archive accident at N'Djamena, N'Djamena Capital City
N'Djamena, N'Djamena Capital City · Air Tchad
0
Fatalities
1988-08-23
Douglas DC-4 Swingtail 9Q-CBK occurrence at Île M'bamou
Île M'bamou · Kinair Cargo
5
Fatalities
1988-08-22
Douglas DC-4 9Q-CBG BAAA archive accident at Brazzaville, Brazzaville City District
Brazzaville, Brazzaville City District · Kinair Cargo
5
Fatalities
1987-06-16
Douglas DC-4 C-GPFG BAAA archive accident at Hidden Bay, Saskatchewan
Hidden Bay, Saskatchewan · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1985-01-30
Douglas DC-4 N88939 BAAA archive accident at Cockburn Harbour, All Turks and Caicos Islands
Cockburn Harbour, All Turks and Caicos Islands · BIF Air
0
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
1981-12-01
Douglas DC-4 C-FJRW BAAA archive accident at Spence Bay, Northwest Territories
Spence Bay, Northwest Territories · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1981-08-11
Douglas DC-4 HK-136 occurrence at
· SADELCA Colombia - Sociedad Aérea del Caqueta
0
Fatalities
1981-08-10
Douglas DC-4 HK-136 BAAA archive accident at Neiva, Huila
Neiva, Huila · Pending verification
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
1979-05-17
Douglas DC-4 - BAAA archive accident at San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas
San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas · Bush Aviation
10
Fatalities
1978-10-16
Douglas DC-4 - BAAA archive accident at Valledupar, Cesar
Valledupar, Cesar · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1978-04-18
Douglas DC-4 N88909 occurrence at North Caicos Airport (NCA)
North Caicos Airport (NCA) · Panavia Cargo Development
0
Fatalities
1978-04-18
Douglas DC-4 N88909 BAAA archive accident at Bottle Creek, All Turks and Caicos Islands
Bottle Creek, All Turks and Caicos Islands · Panavia Cargo Development
0
Fatalities
1978-01-29
Douglas DC-4 TT-NAA BAAA archive accident at Faya-Largeau, Borkou
Faya-Largeau, Borkou · Chadian Air Force - Force Aérienne Tchadienne
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
1975-07-15
Douglas DC-4 HK-654 BAAA archive accident at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Arauca
Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Arauca · Pending verification
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
1975-06-30
Douglas DC-4 HK-1309 BAAA archive accident at Tame, Arauca
Tame, Arauca · Pending verification
3
Fatalities