Douglas DC-3 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 59 events recorded from 1982 to 2009.

59

All Events

31

Incidents

8

Minor

5

Serious

13

Fatal (51 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 21, 2004 Vichada, CO HK-1212 Serious (10) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2001 Alturas, CA N376AS Serious (1) The inadvertent encounter with terrain induced turbulence. A factor was the high terrain.
Aug 30, 1999 SANTA ROSA, RP RPC47 Serious (9) substantial Investigation pending
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.

Jun 06, 1982 ST. PETERSBURG, FL N95C Serious (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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