DOUGLAS · turboprop
DOUGLAS DC3 accident history and safety score
DOUGLAS DC3 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 DC3** (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.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to DOUGLAS DC3
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 DC3
2026-05-08
DOUGLAS DC3C ANC26LA040 NTSB dataset event at Anchorage, AK, USA
Anchorage, AK, USA · Desert Air Transport Inc.
0
Fatalities
2022-04-08
DOUGLAS DC3 DCA22WA113 NTSB dataset event at San Felipe, CO
San Felipe, CO · AEROLINEAS ANDINAS S.A - ALIANSA S.A
0
Fatalities
2021-07-08
DOUGLAS DC3 GAA21WA172 NTSB dataset event at Restrepo, OF, CO
Restrepo, OF, CO · Aliansa Airlines
3
Fatalities
2020-08-26
DOUGLAS DC3 DCA20WA139 NTSB dataset event at San Jose del Guaviere, CO
San Jose del Guaviere, CO · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2019-12-03
A19C0145: Controlled flight into terrain involving Douglas DC3C Basler Turbo Conversions TP67, C-FKAL at Sachigo Lake Airport, Ontario
Sachigo Lake Airport, Ontario · North Star Air Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2019-10-18
Douglas DC3C S1C3G ERA20WA015 NTSB dataset event at Nassau, BS
Nassau, BS · Atlantic Air Cargo Inc
0
Fatalities
2019-08-01
Douglas DC3C GAA19CA492 NTSB dataset event at Kenai, AK, USA
Kenai, AK, USA · Bush Air Cargo, Inc.
0
Fatalities
2019-03-09
DOUGLAS DC3 ERA19WA121 NTSB dataset event at Vereda La Bendicion, CO
Vereda La Bendicion, CO · LATINOAMERICANA DE SERVICIOS AEREOS - LASER S.A.S
14
Fatalities
2019-01-21
DOUGLAS DC3C CEN19LA056 NTSB dataset event at Kidron, OH, USA
Kidron, OH, USA · AFM Hardware Inc
2
Fatalities
2018-07-21
Douglas DC3 WPR18FA201 NTSB dataset event at Burnet, TX, USA
Burnet, TX, USA · Commemorative Air Force
0
Fatalities
2018-07-11
DOUGLAS DC3 DCA18WA245 NTSB dataset event at Guainia, CO
Guainia, CO · Air Colombia
0
Fatalities
2016-04-07
DOUGLAS DC3 ERA16WA155 NTSB dataset event at Puerto Gaitan, CO
Puerto Gaitan, CO · AEROLINEAS LLANERAS LTDA. - ARALL LTDA
0
Fatalities
2009-04-26
DOUGLAS DC3 ERA09LA266 NTSB dataset event at San Juan, PR, USA
San Juan, PR, USA · Four Star Aviation Inc
0
Fatalities
2001-04-04
Douglas DC3A MIA01IA110 NTSB dataset event at San Juan, PR, USA
San Juan, PR, USA · Roblex Aviation Company
0
Fatalities
1999-07-22
Douglas DC3C-S4C4G MIA99LA248 NTSB dataset event at CHARLOTTE, NC, USA
CHARLOTTE, NC, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1998-11-01
Douglas DC3C MIA99WA023 NTSB dataset event at QUETZALTENANANG, GT
QUETZALTENANANG, GT · LIVING WATER TEACHING INC
11
Fatalities
1996-06-20
Douglas DC3A FTW96FA262 NTSB dataset event at CUT AND SHOOT, TX, USA
CUT AND SHOOT, TX, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1994-01-31
DOUGLAS DC3C CHI94LA074 NTSB dataset event at ANDERSON, IN, USA
ANDERSON, IN, USA · MIAMI VALLEY AVIATION
0
Fatalities
1989-05-22
DOUGLAS DC3C-S13CG CHI89MA095 NTSB dataset event at WATERMAN , IL, USA
WATERMAN , IL, USA ·
3
Fatalities
1987-06-30
DOUGLAS DC3A MIA87IA195 NTSB dataset event at HILLIARD, FL, USA
HILLIARD, FL, USA · FRANK J. BAILEY
0
Fatalities
1985-05-05
DOUGLAS DC3 LAX85FA240 NTSB dataset event at PERRIS, CA, USA
PERRIS, CA, USA · PERRIS VALLEY PARACENTER
0
Fatalities
1984-12-28
DOUGLAS DC3A MIA85IA076 NTSB dataset event at NAPLES, FL, USA
NAPLES, FL, USA · PROVINCETOWN-BOSTON AIRLINES
0
Fatalities
1984-10-26
DOUGLAS DC3C FTW85LA029 NTSB dataset event at EL PASO, TX, USA
EL PASO, TX, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1984-09-18
DOUGLAS DC3 MIA84FA256 NTSB dataset event at BOCA RATON, FL, USA
BOCA RATON, FL, USA · ACADEMY AIRLINES, INC.
0
Fatalities
1984-08-11
DOUGLAS DC3C-S1C3G ATL84FA251 NTSB dataset event at MEMPHIS, TN, USA
MEMPHIS, TN, USA · AVIATION ENTERPRISES,INC.
3
Fatalities