Douglas DC-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 59 events recorded from 1982 to 2009.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1996 | HOLLAND, NL | PHDDA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1995 | NASSAU, BF | N123DZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1995 | INDEPENDENCE, NY | N54NA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with…The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. |
| Dec 15, 1994 | LOBITO, CT | N96BF | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1994 | SPOKANE, WA | N3433Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CYLINDER FATIGUE, DARK NIGHT AND STALL ENCOUNTERED. |
| Oct 07, 1993 | SAN JUAN, PR | N781T | Incident | substantial | PARTIAL FAILURE OF A WING RIB DUE TO EXFOLIATION CORROSION AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Apr 20, 1993 | ZEPHYRHILLS, FL | N8056 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BEST SINGLE-ENGINE RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO TH…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BEST SINGLE-ENGINE RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POSSIBLE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP FAILURE. |
| Mar 10, 1992 | SAN JUAN, PR | N135FS | Incident | minor |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER LOADING OF PERSONNEL, AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FIRST OFFICER/CO-PILOT WHILE CALCULATING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY L…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER LOADING OF PERSONNEL, AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FIRST OFFICER/CO-PILOT WHILE CALCULATING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS FOR THE FLIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN THE FORWARD CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMIT BEING EXCEEDED AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE DOWN OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ABSENCE OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR THE CARGO LOADERS OR BALLAST IN THE REAR OF THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. |
| Aug 24, 1991 | APPLE CREEK, OH | N13JA | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S), AND IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL SELECTOR. THE LOCATION OF TREES WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jul 20, 1991 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N96H | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE. |
| May 19, 1990 | CAPON BRIDGE, WV | N1FN | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF THE DC-3, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWERLINES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT …INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF THE DC-3, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWERLINES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION WIRES), AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES FOR THE PILOTS. |
| Sep 15, 1989 | COLUMBUS, IN | N143JR | Incident | substantial |
THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AFTER ENCOUNTERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTIES DURING ROLL-O…THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AFTER ENCOUNTERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTIES DURING ROLL-OUT, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE CO-PILOT. |
| Jun 26, 1989 | PETERSBURG, AK | N8042X | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO DITCH THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT COULD HAVE BEEN FLOWN BACK TO THE AIRPORT USING THE RIGHT SEAT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING FACT…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO DITCH THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT COULD HAVE BEEN FLOWN BACK TO THE AIRPORT USING THE RIGHT SEAT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE FAILURE & SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT AILERON FABRIC, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE CONTROL WHEEL WHICH RESULTED IN OVERSTRESSING THE AILERON CONTROL CHAIN. |
| Mar 01, 1989 | ISLA VERDE, PR | N28PR | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CREW TO FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER AND TRIM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE LEFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REAS…THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CREW TO FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER AND TRIM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE LEFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jan 19, 1989 | LAREDO, TX | XBDYP | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE PIC'S DISREGARD FOR THE SECURITY OF THE CARGO THAT PERMITTED ITS SHIFT DURING THE TAKOEFF ROLL. THIS RESULTED IN AN AFT CG SITUATION AND A SUBSEQU…THE PIC'S DISREGARD FOR THE SECURITY OF THE CARGO THAT PERMITTED ITS SHIFT DURING THE TAKOEFF ROLL. THIS RESULTED IN AN AFT CG SITUATION AND A SUBSEQUENT STALL AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MISMANAGEMENT OF THE ENGINE POWER BY THE CREW AND THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE OF THE CO-PILOT. |
| Oct 28, 1987 | ST CROIX, | N80617 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1987 | LAREDO, TX | N39DT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1986 | ISLA VERDE, PR | N27PR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1986 | EL PASO, TX | N25CE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 31, 1985 | DEKALB, TX | N711Y | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 16, 1985 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N777YA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1985 | KING SALMON, AK | N168Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 1985 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N28BA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 1984 | MIAMI, FL | N922CA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1984 | ST. LOUIS, MO | CGSCA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |