# Douglas C-47 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021461 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: C-47 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 32 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 150 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-47 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (8) - [N215CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215CM): [Vintage Traditions Foundations](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20TRADITIONS%20FOUNDATIONS), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), S/N 43-49531 - [N308SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N308SF): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 18984 - [N47FJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47FJ): [Round Engine Aero](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUND%20ENGINE%20AERO), [Nashville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nashville), S/N 9053 - [N64766](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64766): [Environmental Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENVIRONMENTAL%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Bourg, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bourg), S/N 27218 - [N751A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N751A): [Wwii Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WWII%20AIRBORNE%20DEMONSTRATION%20TEAM%20FOUNDATION), [Lawton, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Lawton), built 1942, S/N 42-92277 - [N834M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N834M): [Skytrain Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYTRAIN%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 43-48950 - [N836M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N836M): [Air Heritage Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20HERITAGE%20INC), [Beaver Falls, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Beaver%20Falls), built 1943, S/N 43-48716 - [N960BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N960BT): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N 27026 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 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 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 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 DEN86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA102), Mar 23, 1986: Douglas C-47 (N37AP), Steins, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL85FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA089), Feb 5, 1985: Douglas DC-3 (N28BA), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA178), Aug 23, 1982: Douglas C-47 (N87629), Charlotte Amali, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) 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. - [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 20061113024799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061113024799I), Nov 13, 2006: Doug C47 (N64766), Houma, LA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed Houma airport on a local training flight and flew to the nearby Houma-Terrebonne VOR to practice holding. Shortly thereafter, the crew… - [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 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 19930523026919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930523026919I), May 23, 1993: Doug C47 (N37AP), Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hydraulic system failure after takeoff. Returned. No brakes. Pilot veered aircraft onto grass area to stop. - [Incident 19900210026729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900210026729I), Feb 10, 1990: Doug C47 (N308SF), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Left engine oil temperature high. Was assigned different runways five times. Several aircraft had to be diverted. - [Accident 19890626017629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890626017629A), Jun 26, 1989: Doug DC3C (N8042X), Petersburg, AK, Substantial damage. Aileron left yoke control chain broke on climbout. Ditched aircraft. - [Incident 19870804045139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870804045139I), Aug 4, 1987: Doug C47 (N8042X), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Engine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning on descent. A cylinder had cracked. - [Incident 19860922050839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860922050839I), Sep 22, 1986: Doug DC3C (N8042X), Fairbanks, AK. Right engine oil pressure dropped. Secured engine. Found a piece of carbon stuck in oil pressure regulator. - [Incident 19860408018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860408018439I), Apr 8, 1986: Doug C47 (N47FJ), Memphis, TN. Number 2 engine cut out and lost 2 inches of manifold pressure. Returned. Cylinder was replaced. - [Accident 19860323011119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860323011119A), Mar 23, 1986: Doug C47 (N37AP), Steins, NM, Substantial damage. Lost left engine due to a cracked cylinder. Reported right engine lost power reason unverified. Overran dirt strip. - [Accident 19850418023169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850418023169A), Apr 18, 1985: Doug C47 (N513AC), San Luis De La, Mexico, Destroyed. Mistook lights half way down the runway for threshold lights, went around, collided with steep rising terrain. - [Accident 19850205002269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850205002269A), Feb 5, 1985: Doug C47 (N28BA), Charlotte, NC, Substantial damage. Landed and taxiied off runway end. Could not see taxiway lights, ice on windshield. Failed to deice prior to flight - [Accident 19841108061249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841108061249A), Nov 8, 1984: Doug C47 (N87629), St Vincent, WN, Damage unknown. Downwind landing, brakes faded on rollout. Steered off side of runway, hit abutment. These shoe type brakes fade. - [Accident 19820823052509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820823052509A), Aug 23, 1982: Doug C47 (N87629), St Thomas, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. During taxi into ramp after landing pilot claims brakes failed causing collision with parked aircraft. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2008FA0000893](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000893), Dec 17, 2008: PUMP. LEAKING. LT ENG FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED LEAK THROUGH THE BLEED HOLE IN A PLUG INSTALLED ON THE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PORTION OF THE PUMP. SYS WAS PRESSURIZED BY THE ELECTRIC F - [SDR P3E2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P3E2006F00000), Feb 21, 2006: POINTS. WORN. ON THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, TAKING OFF FROM OPA-LOCKS AIRPORT, REDUCING POWER TO CLIMB, THE LT ENGINE BACKFIRED AND THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE SHOWED A SLIGHT DR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.