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. |
| Dec 20, 2007 | McMurdo Station, AY | C-FMKB | Minor | substantial | The captain's decision to lift off before attaining a proper airspeed, resulting in a loss of control during takeoff. |
| Jul 31, 2007 | Puerto Concord, CO | HK1149 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 2007 | Acaricuara, CO | HK3199 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2006 | St. Thomas, USA | N782T | Minor | substantial | The airplane's inability to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons, following a loss of power from the left engine. |
| 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. |
| Oct 15, 2004 | Medellin, CO | HK-1503 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 2004 | Vichada, CO | HK-1212 | Serious (10) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Aug 13, 2001 | Alturas, CA | N376AS | Serious (1) | — | The inadvertent encounter with terrain induced turbulence. A factor was the high terrain. |
| 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. |
| Jan 25, 2001 | CUIDAD BOLIVAR, VE | YV224 | Fatal (24) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Unalaska, AK | N19454 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The airplane flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate distance/altitude from mountainous terrain during a departure climb to cruise flight, and the c…The airplane flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate distance/altitude from mountainous terrain during a departure climb to cruise flight, and the captain's impairment from drugs. Factors in the accident were dark night conditions, and the first officer's impairment from drugs. |
| 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. |
| Jul 20, 2000 | NASSAU, BF | N54AA | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2000 | ENNADAI LAKE, CA | CFNTF | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1999 | SANTA ROSA, RP | RPC47 | Serious (9) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| May 24, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N67588 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the so…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the soft, marshy terrain at the forced landing area. |
| 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 10, 1996 | BOISE, ID | N75142 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum …A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions. |