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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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