McDonnell · turboprop
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) accident history and safety score
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) 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-83 (DC-9-83)** (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-83 (DC-9-83)
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-83 (DC-9-83)
2025-08-23
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N805WA occurrence at near Miami, FL
near Miami, FL · World Atlantic Airlines
0
Fatalities
2020-01-27
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 EP-CPZ occurrence at Bandar Mahshahr Airport (MRX)
Bandar Mahshahr Airport (MRX) · Caspian Airlines
0
Fatalities
2018-06-14
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 UR-CPR occurrence at Kyiv-Igor Sikorsky International Airport (IEV)
Kyiv-Igor Sikorsky International Airport (IEV) · Bravo Airways
0
Fatalities
2018-04-20
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N807WA occurrence at Alexandria International Airport, LA (AEX)
Alexandria International Airport, LA (AEX) · World Atlantic Airlines
0
Fatalities
2018-02-20
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 5N-SRI occurrence at Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) · Dana Air
0
Fatalities
2017-03-09
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 N9615W occurrence at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), TX
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), TX · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2017-03-08
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N786TW occurrence at Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI (YIP)
Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI (YIP) · Ameristar Jet Charter
0
Fatalities
2016-01-28
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 EP-ZAB occurrence at Mashhad Airport (MHD)
Mashhad Airport (MHD) · Zagros Air
0
Fatalities
2015-06-08
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N869GA occurrence at St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport, FL (PIE)
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport, FL (PIE) · Allegiant Air
0
Fatalities
2013-02-11
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 LV-AYD occurrence at Salta-Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, SA (SLA)
Salta-Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, SA (SLA) · Andes Líneas Aéreas
0
Fatalities
2008-12-26
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 N9617R occurrence at Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX)
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2007-12-25
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N943AS occurrence at Ontario, CA
Ontario, CA · Alaska Airlines
0
Fatalities
2007-06-27
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N9630A occurrence at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD) · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
2005-12-26
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) N979AS occurrence at Near Seattle, WA
Near Seattle, WA · Alaska Airlines
0
Fatalities
2005-01-23
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 EC-GQG occurrence at Oviedo/Aviles-Asturias Airport (OVD)
Oviedo/Aviles-Asturias Airport (OVD) · Spanair
0
Fatalities
2003-07-18
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 SE-RDL occurrence at Londonderry-Eglinton Airport (LDY/EGAE)
Londonderry-Eglinton Airport (LDY/EGAE) · Nordic Airlink, opf AviaJet
0
Fatalities
2002-07-08
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 B-28023 occurrence at Magong Airport (MZG/RCQC)
Magong Airport (MZG/RCQC) · Far Eastern Air Transport · FEAT
0
Fatalities
1999-02-08
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N433AA occurrence at near Raleigh, NC
near Raleigh, NC · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
1998-06-06
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 F-GGMD occurrence at Antalya Airport (AYT/LTAI)
Antalya Airport (AYT/LTAI) · AOM French Airlines
0
Fatalities
1996-12-22
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 N590AA occurrence at San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA · American Airlines
0
Fatalities
1996-07-13
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 SE-DLU occurrence at Göteborg-Landvetter Airport (GOT/ESGG)
Göteborg-Landvetter Airport (GOT/ESGG) · Transwede Airways
0
Fatalities
1994-06-17
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 G-GMJM occurrence at Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC)
Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) · Airtours International Airways
0
Fatalities