# Pratt & Whitney R-1830 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 52020
- Manufacturer (registry): P & W
- Model: R-1830 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 1,350 hp
- Installed in: 116 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (116, first 50)

- [N103NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103NA): [Flabob Aviation Associates](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLABOB%20AVIATION%20ASSOCIATES), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 1945, S/N 33569
- [N105CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105CA): [Champaign Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMPAIGN%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Urbana, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Urbana), built 1944, S/N 25720
- [N1072M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1072M): [Big Flats LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20FLATS%20LLC), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1943, S/N 9832
- [N115SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115SA): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N 13310
- [N115U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115U): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1944, S/N 33567
- [N12260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12260): [Air Legends Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20LEGENDS%20FOUNDATION), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1943, S/N 12260
- [N129H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129H): [Save A Dc 3 The Mr Douglas Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVE%20A%20DC%203%20THE%20MR%20DOUGLAS%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), built 1941, S/N 4126
- [N129PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129PC): [Aerospace Products Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20PRODUCTS%20INC), [North Hollywood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/North%20Hollywood), built 1943, S/N 9795, Registration revoked
- [N130D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130D): [Quigg Gary F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUIGG%20GARY%20F), [Crawfordsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Crawfordsville), built 1943, S/N 19800
- [N133D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133D): [Moss Frank V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSS%20FRANK%20V), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), built 1936, S/N 1499
- [N137PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137PB): [Dirigo Aerospace Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIRIGO%20AEROSPACE%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Sumner, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Sumner), built 1941, S/N 4128
- [N138D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138D): [Museum Of Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1940, S/N 2245
- [N138FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138FS): [Florida Air Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20AIR%20CARGO%20INC), [Davie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davie), built 1942, S/N 9967
- [N139D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139D): [Schaller Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHALLER%20LEE), [New Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Athens), built 1939, S/N 2165
- [N141JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141JR): [Thirsty 13th LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIRSTY%2013TH%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N 19366
- [N143D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143D): [Reiley Hunter W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REILEY%20HUNTER%20W), [Harlingen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harlingen), built 1937, S/N 2054
- [N147AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147AZ): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 9380
- [N15SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15SJ): [American Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1944, S/N 33049
- [N16005](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16005): [N1944m LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1944M%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1942, S/N 19394
- [N16070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16070): [Falls At Mcminnville LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALLS%20AT%20MCMINNVILLE%20LLC), [West Jordan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/West%20Jordan), built 1936, S/N 1910
- [N18121](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18121): [Blue Skies Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20SKIES%20AIR%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1937, S/N 1997
- [N1906](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1906): [Carlsbad Raceway Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSBAD%20RACEWAY%20CORP), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), built 2005, S/N 005
- [N193DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193DP): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1942, S/N 4433
- [N1944A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1944A): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1944, S/N 19677
- [N19906](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19906): [Alaska Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALASKA%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 4747
- [N1XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1XP): [Duggy Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUGGY%20FOUNDATION), [Page, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Page), built 1942, S/N 4733
- [N222FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222FT): [Pby LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PBY%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N 11074
- [N224J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224J): [Cct Of 1979 B-24 Series LLC B-24 Series](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCT%20OF%201979%20B-24%20SERIES%20LLC%20B-24%20SERIES), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1944, S/N 44-44052
- [N227GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227GB): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1945, S/N 33345
- [N231GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231GB): [Hanks Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANKS%20THOMAS%20M), [Carlsbad, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carlsbad), built 1944, S/N 26108
- [N242SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242SM): [City Of Santa Monica](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20SANTA%20MONICA), [Santa Monica, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Monica), built 1942, S/N 4877
- [N24320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24320): [Museum Of Mountain Flying](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20MOUNTAIN%20FLYING), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1944, S/N 20197
- [N24927](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24927): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1940, S/N 18
- [N25641](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25641): [Jb Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), built 1943, S/N 9059
- [N25646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25646): [Justice Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUSTICE%20AIR%20INC), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1941, S/N 2234
- [N25673](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25673): [Lone Star Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONE%20STAR%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1940, S/N 2213
- [N25YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25YK): [Dowd John J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWD%20JOHN%20J%20JR), [Syracuse, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Syracuse), built 1955, S/N 25 III 25
- [N271SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271SE): [Florida Air Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20AIR%20CARGO%20INC), [Davie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davie), built 1945, S/N 15676/27121
- [N272R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272R): [Desert Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1944, S/N 13678
- [N2805J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2805J): [American Flight Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1944, S/N 20835
- [N28AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28AA): [Shannon Air Museum LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1940, S/N 2239
- [N28GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28GT): [Skyway Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYWAY%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1955, S/N 140053
- [N3006](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3006): [Dc3 Flying Circus LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DC3%20FLYING%20CIRCUS%20LLC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1946, S/N 42961
- [N305SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305SF): [Maxwell Tammy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20TAMMY), [Spring Creek, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Spring%20Creek), built 1944, S/N 6208
- [N32MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32MS): [Reid Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20ROBERT), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 4978
- [N33623](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33623): [Dakota Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Mason, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Mason), built 1944, S/N 20215
- [N33644](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33644): [Vintage Flying Machines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20FLYING%20MACHINES%20INC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1941, S/N 4123
- [N33CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33CC): [Evergreen Avn Space Museum And Captain Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERGREEN%20AVN%20SPACE%20MUSEUM%20AND%20CAPTAIN%20MICHAEL), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), S/N 88-13466
- [N341A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341A): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1939, S/N 2145
- [N345AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345AB): [1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/1941%20HISTORICAL%20AIRCRAFT%20GROUP%20MUSEUM), [Geneseo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Geneseo), built 1943, S/N 13803

All 116: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (70, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA040), May 8, 2026: Douglas DC3C (N115U), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA028), Oct 31, 2025: Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF (N222FT), Dayton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the left main landing gear due to the fatigue fracture of the lower landing gear actuator bolt.
- [NTSB ERA20WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA015), Oct 18, 2019: Douglas DC3C S1C3G (N437GB), Nassau, Bahamas, substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR18FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA201), Jul 21, 2018: Douglas DC3 (N47HL), Burnet, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The copilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff roll and the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the copilot during the takeoff and his delayed remedial action,…
- [NTSB ERA16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA269), Jul 25, 2016: Yakovlev YAK11 (N5940), West Mifflin, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A malfunction of the electrical system, which resulted in an electrical fire in the right wing root of the airplane, which compromised the fuel system and resulted in ignition of fuel. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126), Mar 15, 2016: Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 (N8280K), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA266), Apr 26, 2009: Douglas DC3 (N136FS), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi.
- [NTSB MIA06LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA125), Jul 19, 2006: Douglas DC-3 (N782T), St. Thomas, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane's inability to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons, following a loss of power from the left engine.
- [NTSB ATL01FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA040), Mar 16, 2001: Douglas DC-3 (N842MB), Donalsonville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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.
- [NTSB ANC01FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA033), Jan 24, 2001: Douglas DC-3 (N19454), Unalaska, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB MIA00RA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00RA224), Jul 20, 2000: Douglas DC-3 (N54AA), Nassau, Bahamas, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA248), Jul 22, 1999: Douglas DC3C-S4C4G (N79017), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot-in-command did not use the check list which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA114), Jul 31, 1998: Douglas DC-3C (N305SF), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the resulting overload fracture of the tailwheel fork assembly.
- [NTSB ANC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA055), May 24, 1998: Douglas DC-3C (N67588), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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.
- [NTSB SEA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA034), Dec 10, 1996: Douglas DC-3C (N75142), Boise, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB ATL97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA012), Oct 31, 1996: Douglas C-47 (N37AP), Dorado, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the #11 cylinder on the right (#2) engine, which resulted in an in-flight fire and loss of power in that engine; and a malfunction/failure of the #2 feathering system, which led to a…
- [NTSB MIA96WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA054), Dec 22, 1995: Douglas DC-3 (N123DZ), Nassau, Bahamas, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA040), Dec 15, 1994: Douglas DC-3A (N24320), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT OF CESSNA 208, N927FE TO SEE DOUGLAS DC3, N24320, AS HE TAXIED TO TAKEOFF DUE TO INOPERATIVE TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND BEACON LIGHTS ON THE DC3 AND DUE TO GLARE ON THE WET…
- [NTSB MIA94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA003), Oct 7, 1993: Douglas DC-3C (N781T), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PARTIAL FAILURE OF A WING RIB DUE TO EXFOLIATION CORROSION AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
- [NTSB MIA93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA106), Apr 20, 1993: Douglas DC-3C (N8056), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB MIA92IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA093), Mar 10, 1992: Douglas DC-3C (N135FS), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB DEN91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA102), Jul 20, 1991: Douglas DC-3C (N96H), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE.
- [NTSB SEA89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA122), Jun 26, 1989: Douglas DC-3C (N8042X), Petersburg, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB MIA87IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA195), Jun 30, 1987: Douglas DC3A (N31MS), Hilliard, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA102), Mar 23, 1986: Douglas C-47 (N37AP), Steins, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA112), Jun 30, 1985: Douglas DC-3 (N168Z), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA84FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA256), Sep 18, 1984: Douglas DC3 (N143D), Boca Raton, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA178), Aug 23, 1982: Douglas C-47 (N87629), Charlotte Amali, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA128), Jun 6, 1982: Douglas DC-3C (N95C), St. Petersburg, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FEE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE14), May 29, 1982: Douglas DC-3A (N129H), Sandwich, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA046), Feb 12, 1982: Howard 500 (N1515V), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA074), Jul 1, 1981: Douglas DC-3 (N111ST), Pilot Point, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB MIA80FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA058), Apr 23, 1980: Douglas C-47B (N709Z), Dania, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLD79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD79), Jul 22, 1979: Douglas DC3-C (N77B), Tampa, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG16), Jan 21, 1979: Douglas DC-3 (N133D), Williamson, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA007), Dec 2, 1978: Douglas DC-3 (N41447), Des Moines, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA001), Oct 1, 1978: Douglas DC-3 (N74Z), Ft Walton Bch, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA047), Jul 9, 1978: Douglas DC-3 (N45873), Richmond, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA78AA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA78AA001-79688), Dec 13, 1977: Douglas DC-3 (N51071), Evansville, IN, destroyed, 29 fatal
- [NTSB MIA77FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA062), Jun 13, 1977: Douglas DC-3 (N38AP), Newton, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD39), Mar 18, 1977: Douglas DC-3 (N25670), Polk City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUJ73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUJ73), Jun 27, 1974: Convair P4Y-2 (N7237C), Safford, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA74AM100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM100), Jun 13, 1974: Douglas DC-3 (N87628), San Juan, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM088), Apr 18, 1974: Douglas DC3C (N90830), Tampa, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74IL065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74IL065), Mar 29, 1974: Douglas DC3C (N190BB), Imperial, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC045), Dec 2, 1973: Douglas DC3A (N8661), Ypsilanti, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM038), Oct 2, 1971: Douglas DC-3 (N1981W), St Maarten (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC023), Sep 6, 1971: Douglas DC-3 (N44992), Peotone, IL, minor damage
- [NTSB SEA72AS004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS004), Jul 26, 1971: Douglas DC-3C (N51041), Redmond, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN006), Jul 16, 1971: Douglas DC-3 (N74844), Windsor Lks, CT, substantial damage

All 70: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (170, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260508005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260508005109A), May 8, 2026: Douglas DC3C (N115U), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. On may 8, 2026, a flight crew of two pilots were operating a DC-3-TP aircraft for a part 135 cargo flight from the north cargo ramp at anc. While taxiing on…
- [Accident 20251031019199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251031019199A), Oct 31, 2025: Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF (N222FT), Dayton, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on a test flight after a progressive inspection. While cycling the landing gear in flight, a large hydraulic leak was noticed by the mechanic in…
- [Incident 20241002021272I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241002021272I), Oct 2, 2024: Douglas DC3A-S4C4G (N143D), Peachtree City, GA, Substantial damage. On October 2, 2024 at approximately 10:00 local time, a DC-3 received minor damage, while causing substantial damage to parked bell-206 during taxi at Atlanta…
- [Incident 20240609013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240609013379I), Jun 9, 2024: Douglas DC3C (N345VJ), Chesterfield, MO, No damage. Pilots noticed the right (number 2) engine was starting to vibrate enroute to their home base. Pilots decided to return to sus. After turning around, the…
- [Accident 20180721017529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180721017529A), Jul 21, 2018: Douglas DC3 (N47HL), Burnet, TX, Destroyed. The recently type rated copilot was attempting takeoff when the captain took control and continued the attempted takeoff. The aircraft was not in control and…
- [Accident 20160725011549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160725011549A), Jul 25, 2016: Yakovlev/Yancey Robert F YAK-11 (N5940), West Mifflin, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Note: all witness statements are as seen from the ramp area at kagc facing north looking at the left side of the aircraft on landing and rollout. Witness…
- [Accident 20160315007322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315007322A), Mar 15, 2016: Nakajima A6M2 MODEL 21 (N8280K), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. N8280K (zero) was taxing in front of N209TW (corsair) to the runway. N8280K stopped at the hold short line and did not notify N209TW that he had stopped and…
- [Incident 20141226023839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141226023839I), Dec 26, 2014: Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G (N43XX), Riverside, CA, Minor damage. Right engine fire on rollout departure end of RWY9. Extinguished fire with own suppression system. Minor damage.
- [Incident 20140722024159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140722024159I), Jul 22, 2014: Douglas C-47 (N751A), Frederick, OK, No damage, 1 fatal. Members of the wwii airborne demonstration team were conducting a static line parachute jump over their drop zone located near the Frederick Municipal Airport,…
- [Incident 20120526010089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120526010089I), May 26, 2012: Consolidated Vultee RLB3O (N24927), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft was approching clt for landing, as pilots selected 10 degrees of flaps the aircraft begin to lose hydraulic fluid. After selecting gear down, they did…
- [Incident 20080910849029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080910849029I), Sep 10, 2008: Doug DC3C (N138FS), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) The investigation revealed the aircraft departed st. thomas virgin island to San Juan international airport (sju) 9/10/2008 and landed on runway 10 at at…
- [Incident 20080723856169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080723856169I), Jul 23, 2008: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N131FS), Charlotte Amal, U.S. Virgin Islands, No damage. The incident occurred at st. thomas (stt) airport on July 23, 2008 at 1227EDT a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-3-C aircraft registration number N131FS with four…
- [Accident 20060719017209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060719017209A), Jul 19, 2006: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N782T), Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands, Destroyed. (-23) During takeoff on runway 28 at Cyril e. King airport in saint thomas, usvi, PIC reported a loss of power on left engine confirmed by a drop on RPM from…
- [Incident 20060718024909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060718024909I), Jul 18, 2006: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N97H), Oakland, CA. (-23) Aircraft departed hayward, CA, lost one engine, declared an emergency and landed at Oakland, CA.
- [Incident 20050401005279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050401005279I), Apr 1, 2005: Doug DC3AS4C4G (N143D), Thomaston, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was conducting a training flight for a type-rating candidate in a DC3 aircraft. After several touch-and-go's, the…
- [Incident 20041216034799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041216034799I), Dec 16, 2004: Doug DC3A (N763A), Bloomington, IL, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] on December 16 at about 1500 local time while on a local training flight the crew of the DC-3 experienced a fire in the right…
- [Incident 20040905023679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040905023679I), Sep 5, 2004: Doug DC3A (N25646), Laredo, TX. (-23) Pilot was conducting first flight since operating in accordance with 125 deviation issued by sat FSDO. When approximately 50 miles north of Laredo, TX,…
- [Incident 20040329006279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040329006279I), Mar 29, 2004: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N58NA), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. (-23) Crew was taxiing aircraft back to hangar when their brakes failed. PIC shut engines down in an effort to slow the aircraft. SIC attempted to use the…
- [Incident 20020626025369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020626025369I), Jun 26, 2002: Yaklev YAK3 (N43UP), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he approached runway 14 with flaps extended and landing gear down, verified by three green lights in front and rear cockpit positions…
- [Incident 20010418007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010418007549I), Apr 18, 2001: Doug DC3C (N36AP), Niagara Falls, NY. (-23) On Wednesday April 18,2001, at 1739 pm local time, a Douglas DC-3-C aircraft, bearing registration number N36AP, operating under 14 CFR part 135 as miami…
- [Accident 20010315006829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010315006829A), Mar 15, 2001: Doug C47 (N842MB), Donaldsonville, GA, No damage. (-23) Departed pfn IFR to aby. A/c was level-cruising @5000 when the crew heard a noise. The fo indicated that the right engine was on fire. And reported this…
- [Accident 20010123039689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010123039689A), Jan 23, 2001: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N19454), Unalaska, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On January 23, 2001 aircraft departed dut runway 30, about 2130 ast. Night VFR conditions reported. A/c collided with terrain (eider point) at the 1500…
- [Incident 20000912027399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000912027399I), Sep 12, 2000: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N19454), Yakutat, AK. (-23) Experienced loss of oil press and rise in oil engine. Precautionary shutdown was made. Uneventful landing in Yakutat, alasla.
- [Incident 20000604033149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000604033149I), Jun 4, 2000: Doug DC3C (N8704), Rogers, AR, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot taxied aircraft to runway 31 at reading airport (rdg), reading, PA, then stopped and set brakes. Pilot went to reduce hyd. System pressure by using…
- [Incident 20000104002629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000104002629I), Jan 4, 2000: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N782T), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. On January 4, 2000, at 340PM, prpa supervisor, Mr. Mercado called to notify that fly bvi aircraft N6884A, PA-23-250, serial no. 277954105, was hit while parked…
- [Incident 19991220042459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991220042459I), Dec 20, 1999: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N58NA), Greensboro, NC, Minor damage. (-23)Aircraft departed gso, at 500 or 600 ft oil pressure dropped. PIC declared an emergency, returned to gso landed without incident. Maintenance found mater…
- [Incident 19991012028149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991012028149I), Oct 12, 1999: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N115SA), Huntington, WV, Minor damage. (-23) Incident number: IEA092000002 left engine number 1 cylinder in flight. Flight diverted to (hts) Huntington, west Virginia and landed without incident.…
- [Accident 19990722047379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990722047379A), Jul 22, 1999: Doug DC3CS4C4G (N79017), Charlotte, NC, Substantial damage. (.4) Waiting on the ramp for taxi instructions, the copilot brought to the captain's attention that the gear lock handle was out of the down and locked…
- [Incident 19990719038579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990719038579I), Jul 19, 1999: Cvac B24J (N224J), Green Bay, WI, Minor damage. N224J, a B-24J aircraft sustained minor damage to its left wing after landing at Austin Straubel filed, Green Bay, WI on July 19,1999. The pilot-in-command of…
- [Incident 19990719024579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990719024579I), Jul 19, 1999: Doug DC3C (N8021Z), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. On 07/19/99 DC-3, N8021Z, after in-flight shut down of the right engine landed on dfw runway 17L. The aircraft taxied on to the taxiway but was unable to taxi…
- [Incident 19990224013939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990224013939I), Feb 24, 1999: Doug DC3 (N92578), San Bernadino, CA. (-5)Immediately after takeoff from the san bernardino airport (sbd) at approximately 500 feet AGL, the left engine started backfiring through the carburetor.…
- [Incident 19981222045419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981222045419I), Dec 22, 1998: Doug DC3C (N8187E), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. (-5)Aircraft departed pne at 2110 hours for sbn with 5280 lb. Of freight and two crew. PIC harold lamar yost, ATP 1507467, SIC robert lee finch ii, commercial…
- [Incident 19980905043029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980905043029I), Sep 5, 1998: Gruman F4F3 (N12260), Chicago/Aurora, IL, Minor damage. (-5)Pilot stated he was reading his checklist while back taxiing after landing on runway 27. The pilot said he became distracted by the checklist and struck a…
- [Accident 19980731023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980731023929A), Jul 31, 1998: Doug DC3C (N305SF), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Landing tailwheel casting seperated. Damaged tail cone an atachment bulkhead.(.4) on July 31, 1998, at 1526 Alaska daylight time, a Douglas DC-3C airplane,…
- [Incident 19980603025239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980603025239I), Jun 3, 1998: Doug DC3 (N19906), Boise, ID, Minor damage. As the aircraft was being marshalled by ground personnel, the left wing tip struck the corner of the freight Terminal building. The pilot unable to see the…
- [Accident 19980524014969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980524014969A), May 24, 1998: Doug DC3C (N67588), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Engines quit on approach. Landed in marshy strip and nosed down. Appears fuel exhaustion the problem. (From .4) the certificated commercial pilot was departing…
- [Incident 19980416013879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980416013879I), Apr 16, 1998: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N58NA), Cleveland, OH. Narrative: flight crew declared emergency due to loss of oil pressure on #1 engine, landed at cgf without incident. Preliminary finding was a broken oil line…
- [Incident 19980107003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980107003519I), Jan 7, 1998: Doug DC3C (N123DZ), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Narrative: while performing run up before flight, aircraft was caught by sudden wind gust that lifted tail of aircraft resulting in a nose over attitude. Both…
- [Incident 19971210041449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971210041449I), Dec 10, 1997: Doug DC3CS1C3G (N58NA), South Bend, IN. Noticed left brake inoperative during descent.
- [Incident 19970922031949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970922031949I), Sep 22, 1997: Doug DC3 (N19906), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative available.
- [Incident 19970918032219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970918032219I), Sep 18, 1997: Doug DC3 (N25646), Louisville, KY. Narrative: landing at Bowman field right engine stopped due to fuel starvation.
- [Incident 19970325010329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970325010329I), Mar 25, 1997: Doug DC3 (N25646), Abilene, TX. Narrative: #1 engine (left) began to run rough and backfire. #1 engine was secured (shut down) by the flight crew. An emergency was declared and the airplane…
- [Accident 19961210037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961210037809A), Dec 10, 1996: Doug DC3C (N75142), Boise, ID, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On departure inflight fire, attempted to return. Crashed short of runway.
- [Accident 19961031045579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961031045579A), Oct 31, 1996: Doug C47 (N37AP), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. On climbout right engine backfiring, elected divert sju. Unable feather. Crash landed. Feather inop. Cyl had cracke
- [Incident 19960916045639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960916045639I), Sep 16, 1996: N24927, Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: when we extended the landing gear, we had an unsafe gear indication and a visual inspection confirmed the left main gear was in the up position. We…
- [Accident 19960803020839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960803020839A), Aug 3, 1996: Cvac PBY5 (N96UC), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, No damage. Broke a pylon while landing on water.
- [Incident 19951214044189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951214044189I), Dec 14, 1995: Doug DC3C (N139JR), Altoona, PA. Narrative: the pilot stated that at 12:15 local on December 14, 1995, after back taxiing for departure on runway 20, at Altoona, PA, the pilot of N139JR, DC-3…
- [Incident 19950904035189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950904035189I), Sep 4, 1995: Doug DC3ASC3G (N12BA), Chicago/Aurora, IL. Left engine NR14 cylinder failed en route to msp. Returned arr. Cylinder had over 38000 hrs. Manuafactured in 1947.
- [Incident 19950728028999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728028999I), Jul 28, 1995: Doug DC3 (N8704), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. Ground looped during downwind takeoff at eaa convention. Failed to lock tailwheel. Stopped in a ditch.
- [Incident 19950311009529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950311009529I), Mar 11, 1995: Doug DC3C (N272R), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Narrative: while taxiing on the cargo ramp (an uncontrolled area) for parking, N272R, a DC-3C, turned off his taxi lights to avoid blinding the ground…

All 170: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-series/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (12)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2012FA0000593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000593), Jul 19, 2012: LINE. RUPTURED. A HYD SYSTEM FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY THIS RUPTURED HYD HARD LINE ON THE EXIT SIDE OF THE SYS PRESSURE UNLOADER VALVE. FAILURE WAS APPARENT
- [SDR 2010FA0000773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000773), Jul 29, 2010: IGNITION UNIT. GROUNDED. ENGINE ROLL DOWN JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF. AFTER LANDING, ENGINE WOULD ONLY START ON LT MAG. DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION VIBRATOR WAS SHORTING RT MAG DUE TO AN INTE
- [SDR 121103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/121103), Dec 10, 2003: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE POWER ENROUTE DET-HEF RT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION WITH A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. OIL LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS VISUALLY NOTED. AIRCRA
- [SDR 2001F00108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00108), Jun 12, 2001: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 13 CYLINDER BARREL CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND WHERE HEAD IS THREADED ONTO BARREL. CRACK BROKE COMPRESSION RINGS RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPRESSION.
- [SDR 20010612CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010612CW010), Apr 20, 2001: ROCKER. BROKEN. IN CRUISE FROM TOL TO CYOO, RIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. DIVERTED TO IAG. FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER ASSEMBLY BROKEN. EXHAUST VALVE WOULD NOT OPE
- [SDR 20010423CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010423CW002), Mar 29, 2001: OIL COOLER. FAILED. SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, STARTED TO LOOSE OIL PRESSURE ON RIGHT ENGINE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. SUSPECT HIGH PRESSURE, COLD OIL MAY HAVE CAUSE
- [SDR 20010112SG004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG004), Aug 19, 2000: SHAFT SEAL. DEFECTIVE. RIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK AND SMOKE. (M)
- [SDR 20010112SG003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG003), Jul 14, 2000: ENGINE. CONTAMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE/DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. RIGHT ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN AS OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMP INCREASED. INSPECTION REVEALED PARTICLE CONTAMINAT
- [SDR 20010112SG013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG013), Jun 9, 2000: ENGINE. CONTAMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE/DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. RIGHT ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN AS OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMP INCREASED. INSPECTION REVEALED PARTICLE CONTAMINAT
- [SDR 99ZZZX25](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX25), Dec 8, 1998: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CRACK ACROSS EXHAUST PORT.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2998), May 28, 1996: MIXTURE CONTROL. MALFUNCTION. CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE RUNNING HIGHER THAN NORMAL AND ENGINE ERRATIC WHEN AUTO LEAN SELECTED AT CRUISE. AMC TIME IN SERVICE, 843.9 HRS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX4378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4378), Jul 30, 1995: PISTON. DAMAGED. AT 6,500 MSL-10 MI E OF DSM, RT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT CAME ON WITH ENGINE VIBRATION. FEATHERED RT ENGINE, PRECAUTIONARY. LANDING NORMAL. FOUND VALVE AND PI

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