McDonnell · turboprop
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F) accident history and safety score
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F) 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.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
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
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 **McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
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
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F)
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 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F)
2008-07-06
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15F N199US occurrence at 0,8 km N of Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW)
0,8 km N of Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) · USA Jet Airlines
1
Fatalities
2003-12-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15F HK-4246X occurrence at 135 km NE of Mitú
135 km NE of Mitú · Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas (LAS Cargo)
3
Fatalities
1999-01-15
Douglas DC-9-15 N300ME occurrence at Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Plainfield, Pennsylvania · Midwest Express
0
Fatalities
1997-11-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 (F) N564PC occurrence at Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, NY · Kitty Hawk, Inc.
0
Fatalities
1996-05-14
Douglas DC-9-15 XA-SNR occurrence at Tampico-Gen F Javier Mina Airport (TAM)
Tampico-Gen F Javier Mina Airport (TAM) · Líneas Aéreas Allegro
0
Fatalities
1995-03-17
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 HK-3564X occurrence at Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Intercontinental de Aviación
0
Fatalities
1994-05-14
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 G-BMAB occurrence at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL)
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) · British Midland
0
Fatalities
1994-03-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) · Meridiana
0
Fatalities
1993-04-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 HK-2865X occurrence at Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG)
Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG) · Intercontinental de Aviación
0
Fatalities
1993-04-02
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 YV-03C occurrence at 16 km N off Isla de la Margarita
16 km N off Isla de la Margarita · Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV
11
Fatalities
1992-03-26
Douglas DC-9-15 HK-2864X occurrence at Tumaco-La Florida Airport (TCO)
Tumaco-La Florida Airport (TCO) · Intercontinental de Aviación
0
Fatalities
1991-02-17
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15RC N565PC occurrence at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE) · Ryan International Airlines
2
Fatalities
1988-01-04
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Monterrey
Monterrey · Aeroméxico
0
Fatalities
1987-01-10
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD)
Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) · New York Air
0
Fatalities
1986-05-20
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Oulu Airport (OUL)
Oulu Airport (OUL) · Finnair
0
Fatalities
1986-03-14
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Daytona Beach International Airport, FL (DAB)
Daytona Beach International Airport, FL (DAB) · Delta Air Lines
0
Fatalities
1985-02-05
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 N926AX occurrence at Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) · Airborne Express
0
Fatalities
1983-11-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · Republic Airlines (RC)
0
Fatalities
1982-05-22
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15F N9356 occurrence at Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN · Republic Airlines
0
Fatalities
1981-12-07
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV)
Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV) · AVENSA
0
Fatalities
1980-11-06
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV)
Havana-José Martí International Airport (HAV) · AVENSA
0
Fatalities
1980-08-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Atlanta Municipal Airport, GA (ATL)
Atlanta Municipal Airport, GA (ATL) · Eastern Air Lines
0
Fatalities
1980-08-16
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Havana
Havana · Republic Airlines (RC)
0
Fatalities
1980-06-27
Douglas DC-9-15 I-TIGI occurrence at 25 km NE off Ustica, Italy [Tyrrhenian Sea]
25 km NE off Ustica, Italy [Tyrrhenian Sea] · Aerolinee Itavia
81
Fatalities
1978-12-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Marion, IL
Marion, IL · Trans World Airlines - TWA
0
Fatalities