McDonnell · turboprop
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 accident history and safety score
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 appears in 33 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.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.9/10
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 **McDonnell Douglas DC-9** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
77
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 McDonnell Douglas DC-9
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 McDonnell Douglas DC-9
2026-02-22
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 DCA26WA136 NTSB dataset event at Maiquetía, OF, VE
Maiquetía, OF, VE · Laser Airlines
0
Fatalities
2024-03-01
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 ENG24LA012B NTSB dataset event at Missoula, MT, USA
Missoula, MT, USA · Aero Air LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-01-23
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-82 DCA23WA136 NTSB dataset event at Kermanshah, IR
Kermanshah, IR · Zagros Airlines
0
Fatalities
2022-08-21
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83 DCA22WA187 NTSB dataset event at Maiquetia, VE
Maiquetia, VE · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2021-10-19
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) DCA22MA009 NTSB dataset event at Brookshire, TX, USA
Brookshire, TX, USA · 987 Investments, LLC
0
Fatalities
2021-03-18
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83 DCA21WA102 NTSB dataset event at Maiquetia, VE
Maiquetia, VE · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2017-12-23
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F N935CE occurrence at between Anchorage and Bethel, AK
between Anchorage and Bethel, AK · Everts Air Cargo
0
Fatalities
2014-07-24
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) EC-LTV occurrence at 80 km NW of Gossi
80 km NW of Gossi · Air Algérie, lsf Swiftair
116
Fatalities
2014-01-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33RC XA-UQM occurrence at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW)
Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) · Aeronaves TSM
0
Fatalities
2014-01-18
Douglas DC-9 XA-UQM BAAA archive accident at Saltillo, Coahuila
Saltillo, Coahuila · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2013-05-01
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) N7518A occurrence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2012-07-15
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N110HM occurrence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2012-06-03
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) 5N-RAM occurrence at 9,3 km N of Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
9,3 km N of Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) · Dana Air
153+6
Fatalities
2012-01-24
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) EC-JJS occurrence at Kandahar Airport (KDH)
Kandahar Airport (KDH) · Gryphon Airlines, lsf Swiftair
0
Fatalities
2011-12-25
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) SU-BOZ occurrence at Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI) · AMC Airlines
0
Fatalities
2011-09-26
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 YV136T occurrence at Puerto Ordaz Airport (PZO)
Puerto Ordaz Airport (PZO) · Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela
0
Fatalities
2011-09-26
Douglas DC-9 YV136T BAAA archive accident at Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar
Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2011-08-06
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-51 ENG11IA043 NTSB dataset event at Atlanta, GA, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA · Delta Air Lines
0
Fatalities
2011-06-27
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83(MD-83) OPS11IA686 NTSB dataset event at Apache Junction, AZ, USA
Apache Junction, AZ, USA · ALLEGIANT AIR LLC
0
Fatalities
2010-06-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) 9Q-COQ occurrence at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (FIH) · Hewa Bora Airways
0
Fatalities
2010-04-17
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-82(MD-82) CEN10LA220 NTSB dataset event at Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago, IL, USA · AMERICAN AIRLINES INC
0
Fatalities
2009-11-19
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) 9Q-CAB occurrence at Goma Airport (GOM)
Goma Airport (GOM) · Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation - CAA
0
Fatalities
2008-12-26
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83 DCA09FA022 NTSB dataset event at Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA, USA
Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA, USA · AMERICAN AIRLINES INC
0
Fatalities
2008-12-03
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 N782NC occurrence at Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2008-12-03
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-50 CEN09LA093 NTSB dataset event at Madison, WI, USA
Madison, WI, USA · NORTHWEST AIRLINES INC
0
Fatalities