McDonnell · turboprop
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) accident history and safety score
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) 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 MD-82 (DC-9-82)** (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 MD-82 (DC-9-82)
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 MD-82 (DC-9-82)
2024-02-09
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 5Y-AXL occurrence at Malakal Airport (MAK)
Malakal Airport (MAK) · African Express Airways
0
Fatalities
2022-06-21
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 HI1064 occurrence at Miami International Airport, FL (MIA)
Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) · RED Air
0
Fatalities
2012-11-13
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 ZS-TOG occurrence at Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · Global Aviation Leasing
0
Fatalities
2012-08-24
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 YV493T occurrence at Santo Domingo-Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport (STD/SVSO)
Santo Domingo-Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport (STD/SVSO) · Aserca Airlines
0
Fatalities
2011-03-04
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 8P-ARB occurrence at Bridgetown
Bridgetown · REDjet
0
Fatalities
2010-04-17
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N461AA occurrence at Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2010-02-10
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 I-DAWZ occurrence at Milano-Malpensa Airport (MXP/LIMC)
Milano-Malpensa Airport (MXP/LIMC) · ItAli Airlines
0
Fatalities
2008-10-20
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 PK-LMS occurrence at Surabaya-Juanda Airport (SUB/WARR)
Surabaya-Juanda Airport (SUB/WARR) · Wings Air
0
Fatalities
2007-07-14
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 occurrence at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2006-08-24
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 I-DAWJ occurrence at Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF)
Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF) · Alitalia
0
Fatalities
2006-08-24
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 I-DAVX occurrence at Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF)
Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF) · Alitalia
0
Fatalities
2005-08-19
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 PK-LMR occurrence at Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) · Wings Air
0
Fatalities
2005-05-26
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 I-DAWD occurrence at Praha-Václav Havel Airport (PRG/LKPR)
Praha-Václav Havel Airport (PRG/LKPR) · Alitalia
0
Fatalities
2004-12-20
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 N402A occurrence at Providence-Theodore Francis Greene State Airport, RI (PVD/KPVD)
Providence-Theodore Francis Greene State Airport, RI (PVD/KPVD) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2004-07-15
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N585AA occurrence at Sheridan, IL
Sheridan, IL · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2004-05-26
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N573AA occurrence at Near St. Louis, MO
Near St. Louis, MO · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2003-09-02
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N454AA occurrence at New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK/KJFK)
New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK/KJFK) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2003-08-03
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N7527A occurrence at Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2003-06-12
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N451AA occurrence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW/KDFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW/KDFW) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2003-04-16
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N452AA occurrence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW/KDFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW/KDFW) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2002-11-27
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 occurrence at Lyon Satolas Airport (LYS)
Lyon Satolas Airport (LYS) · Alitalia
0
Fatalities
2002-11-06
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N479AA occurrence at Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2002-06-16
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N140NJ occurrence at Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri · Vanguard Airlines
0
Fatalities
2002-03-17
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N935AS occurrence at Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC)
Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC) · Alaska Airlines
0
Fatalities
2001-11-30
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 N488AA occurrence at Romulus, MI
Romulus, MI · American Airlines
0
Fatalities