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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2009 | Skwentna, AK | N777YA | Incident | substantial | A fracture of the airplane's tailwheel shock absorber linkage during taxi, resulting in the collapse of the tailwheel. |
| Feb 04, 2009 | Mojave, CA | N834TP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contri…The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 31, 2007 | Puerto Concord, CO | HK1149 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2006 | Beluga, AK | N777YA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Nov 03, 2002 | Port Alsworth, AK | N32TN | Incident | substantial |
The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing fa…The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron mast attached to a tractor. |
| Mar 16, 2001 | Donalsonville, GA | N842MB | Incident | substantial |
The failure and separation of No.12 cylinder from the engine case that resulted in an in-flight oil fed fire; and the subsequent separation of the r…The failure and separation of No.12 cylinder from the engine case that resulted in an in-flight oil fed fire; and the subsequent separation of the right engine from airframe. |
| Sep 26, 2000 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N12907 | Incident | substantial | the right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing. |
| Aug 21, 2000 | KEY WEST, FL | N79MA | Incident | substantial | Failure of the right brake expander tube which limited the pilots control of the aircraft. |
| Feb 17, 1999 | NASSAU, BF | N15MA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N305SF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the resulting overload fracture of the tailwheel fork assembly. |
| Feb 03, 1998 | MOSS TOWN, HA | N200MF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1997 | MEMPHIS, TN | N59316 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel…The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 22, 1995 | NASSAU, BF | N123DZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jul 20, 1991 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N96H | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE. |
| 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. |
| Oct 28, 1987 | ST CROIX, | N80617 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1987 | LAREDO, TX | N39DT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1986 | EL PASO, TX | N25CE | Incident | substantial | 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 |