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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 16, 1983 | BAY CITY, TX | TGSAB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1982 | EL PASO, TX | N102BL | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1982 | 15NM W. OPA LOC, FL | N211TA | Minor | 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.
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