McDonnell · turboprop
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F accident history and safety score
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F 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 **McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F** (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 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F
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-9-31F
2008-02-12
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 YV298T occurrence at Caracas-Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS)
Caracas-Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS) · Aserca Airlines
0
Fatalities
2007-05-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N1799U occurrence at Near Syracuse, NY
Near Syracuse, NY · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2007-02-05
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N1308T occurrence at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP) · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2007-01-01
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 YV1921 occurrence at Caracas-Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS/SVMI)
Caracas-Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS/SVMI) · Aserca Airlines
0
Fatalities
2006-11-19
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N8950E occurrence at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP) · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2005-05-05
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N960N occurrence at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP) · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2002-06-03
Douglas DC-9-31 N8986E occurrence at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2001-05-01
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N9333 occurrence at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP) · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
2000-10-06
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML occurrence at Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX)
Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX) · Aeroméxico
0+4
Fatalities
1999-11-09
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F XA-TKN occurrence at 5,3 km S of Uruapan Airport (UPN)
5,3 km S of Uruapan Airport (UPN) · TAESA
18
Fatalities
1999-09-09
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N993Z occurrence at Nashville Metropolitan Airport, TN (BNA)
Nashville Metropolitan Airport, TN (BNA) · Trans World Airlines - TWA
0
Fatalities
1998-09-02
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N927VJ occurrence at Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) · US Airways
0
Fatalities
1995-10-13
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N945AX occurrence at Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA · Airborne Express
0
Fatalities
1995-07-26
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 5N-BBA occurrence at Monrovia-Sprigg Payne Airport (MLW)
Monrovia-Sprigg Payne Airport (MLW) · ADC Airlines
0
Fatalities
1994-08-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 5N-BBE occurrence at Monrovia-Sprigg Payne Airport (MLW)
Monrovia-Sprigg Payne Airport (MLW) · ADC Airlines
0
Fatalities
1994-07-02
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N954VJ occurrence at Charlotte-Douglas Airport, NC (CLT)
Charlotte-Douglas Airport, NC (CLT) · USAir
37
Fatalities
1994-03-21
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) · Meridiana
0
Fatalities
1993-03-11
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N978Z occurrence at Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL)
Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL) · Trans World Airlines - TWA
0
Fatalities
1992-01-18
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N964VJ occurrence at Elmira Regional Airport, NY (ELM)
Elmira Regional Airport, NY (ELM) · USAir
0
Fatalities
1990-10-29
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N972VJ occurrence at Columbus Airport, OH (CMH)
Columbus Airport, OH (CMH) · USAir
0
Fatalities
1990-10-03
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N8923E occurrence at Cape Canaveral, FL
Cape Canaveral, FL · Eastern Air Lines
1
Fatalities
1989-10-07
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N958VJ occurrence at Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO) · USAir
0+1
Fatalities
1988-10-30
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N918RW occurrence at Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN · Northwest Airlines
0
Fatalities
1988-01-04
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 occurrence at Monterrey
Monterrey · Aeroméxico
0
Fatalities
1987-12-27
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N8948E occurrence at Pensacola Regional Airport, FL (PNS)
Pensacola Regional Airport, FL (PNS) · Eastern Air Lines
0
Fatalities