- Manufacturer (registry)
- DOUGLAS
- Model
- C-118A
- Registry code
- 3021710
- Registered
- 5 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 4 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 96
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed
- 216 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA19NM
- Holder
- Hawkins & Powers Aviation Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 19
| 1951 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 1 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 5
N100CETatonduk Outfitters Ltd · Fairbanks, AKN251CEEverts Air Fuel · Fairbanks, AKN351CEEverts Air Fuel Inc · Fairbanks, AKN747CETatonduk Outfitters Ltd · Fairbanks, AKN951CEEverts Air Fuel Inc · Fairbanks, AK
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 5
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC19LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas C 118A · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.NTSB ENG14IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas C 118A · Emmonak, AKThe fatigue failure of the lower wing skin due to aging mechanisms. Contributing to the failure were lower wing skin inspection procedures insufficient to identify the crack.NTSB ANC14CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC-6 · Nuiqsut, AKA load shift during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead and associated structures.NTSB MIA87LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6A · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe plt stated that they had made a normal landing and on rollout experienced severe vibration from a nose wheel shimmy. The vibration resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer spar attach points.NTSB ANC84LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas C-118A · Deadhorse, AKThe acft struck a non-directional radio beacon tower while on an ILS DME rwy 05 instrument approach to the kuparak oil field airport. Investigation revealed that wx issued to the acft included an indefinate 200 ft sky obscured condition & visibility of 1 1/4…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20190801013109ADouglas C-118A · Candle, AKWith the PIC at the controls, after overflying RW20 at AK75, the aircraft remained in a normal traffic pattern to land RW20 at 1500' AGL. The aircraft began its descent while on base to final. While descending to land on short final, the aircraft's right main…Incident 20140224003089IDouglas C-118A · Emmonak, AKPtrs number: AL07201401642. After fxga, flt 99, arrived at Emmonak, AK. The crew discovered a fuel leak in the post flight walk around inspection. The leak was determined to be from a crack in the left wing just inboard of the number 2 engine nacelle. Visual,…Accident 20131125025379ADouglas C-118A · Deadhorse, AKDuring an all cargo flight from Alpine strip, Alaska to Deadhorse Alaska on 11/25/2013 the aircraft experienced a cargo load shift resulting in damage to the rear pressure bulkhead. The flight crew is responsible for the loading and security of cargo loads at…Incident 20110614012919IDouglas C-118A · Anchorage, AKPtrs 201104308DURING reversing on landing rollout in Anchorage, the number 1 engine backfired and exhaust pipe caught fire. The exhaust fire extinguished itself immediately before flight crew responded to it. Fire trucks escorted aircraft to the ramp as a…Incident 20090118024979IDouglas DC-6-C118A · Atqasuk, AKPilot reported having runway 24 in sight approximately 1.2-1.5 miles out with flat light, blowing snow, and a 30 knot crosswind from 230. Pilot stated that he was sure he was lined up with the runway center line; made an uneventful touchdown and called for…Incident 19990421014739IDoug DC6B · Miami, FLFlight 100 from mjbq to mdsd experienced a complete hydraulic failure prior to landing in mdsd. Hydraulic failure procedures were followed and a no flap landing was accomplished in mdsd. After landing, the a/c came to a stop approximately midfield, on the…Incident 19980320007969IDoug C118A · Anchorage, AKNarrative: departed Anchorage International Airport. Aprox. 15 min into flight, #3 engine indicated an intermittent oil quantity decrease. #3 propeller was feathered after precautionary engine shutdown. Returned to Anchorage. Electrical problem identified.…Incident 19911018051009IDoug C118A · St Louis, MOHydraulic failure. No brakes or steering. Ran off end of runway. Found hydraulic manifold mfp 5105521 had cracked.Incident 19900213005969IDoug C118A · St Louis, MOLost hydraulic pressure and quantity on approach. Found surge accumulator had a loose b nut on pressure line.Incident 19890405016469IDoug C118A · San Antonio, TXLeft outboard gear tire damaged on touchdown. Punctured by unknown object on runway.Accident 19870503033829ADoug C118A · Ft Lauderdale, FLSevere nosewheel shimmy encountred during rollout. Horizontal stabilizer damaged.Incident 19860712042779IDoug C118A · Anchorage, AKShortly after liftoff, ring cowl departed NR1 engine. Returned. Maintenance had ring off before takeoff.Incident 19860227016269IDoug C118A · Talkeetna, AKEngine shut down after sparkplugs shorted on a cylinder. Fire in right accessory section. Safe emergency landing.Accident 19840608031639ADoug C118A · Kuparak, AKStruck an NDB antenna tower on IFR approach near end of runway. Decision height not maintained. Tower not lighted.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021710')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 120
SDR FXGA20220802221None · noneFUSELAGE STRINGER REPAIR AT F/STA -38, STRINGER 14R. TO REPAIR A CRACKED STRINGER BEHIND #4 FIRE BOTTLE, STRINGER 14R, F/STA -38. PERFORM STRINGER REPAIR PER DC-6A&B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 12-2.SDR FXGA202208022221Stringer · crackedFUSELAGE STRINGER REPAIR AT F/STA -38, STRINGER 14R. TO REPAIR A CRACKER STRINGER BEHIND #4 FIRE BOTTLE. STRINGER 14R, F/STA -38. PERFORM STRINGER REPAIR PER DC-6A&B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 12-2.SDR FXGA202108202130Skin · corrodedFWD CARGO DOOR CORRODED STRUCTURE. TO REPAIR A CORRODED SKIN ON THE MAIN CABIN FORWARD CARGO DOOR AROUND THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY (F/STA 122 APPROXIMATELY). PERFORM REPAIR PER STS EA 80-2021-124.
See all 120 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'C118A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'C118A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.