- Manufacturer (registry)
- DOUGLAS
- Model
- C-54
- Registry code
- 3021506
- Registered
- 1 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 4 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 60
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed
- 155 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
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 · 14
| 1942 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 1 |
| 1944 | 3 |
| 1945 | 3 |
| 1946 | 1 |
| 1947 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1990 | 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 · 1
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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 ('3021506')
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 ('3021506')
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 · 3
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB SEA87LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas C-54/DC-4 · Pacific Ocean, WAThe plt reptd that he ditched his DC-4 in the Pacific Ocean on the evening of December 23 after experiencing an uncontrollable no. 3 eng fire at the conclusion of a tng flt. The ditching occurred in dark night conditions with minimal 10 foot swells having a…NTSB MIA84LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas C-54 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe acft had returned for precautionary landing after #4 engine vibration was noted 10 mins into the flt. Acft landed 4000 lbs over max allowable landing wt. After #4 engine examination the acft was released for flight. An exchangeof pilot in command was made…NTSB OAK76IP059Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas C-54B · Chico, CA
Query with SQL
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 ('3021506')
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 ('3021506')
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 · 4
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20000322021369IDoug C54B · Miami, FL(-5) March 21/22, 2000 at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2000, inspector gallina received a phone call from the atlanta com center, concerning an aircraft N8FA, on the runway at Opa Locka Airport. The aircraft received a clearance for an ILS approach to rwy…Incident 19910214011179IDoug C54 · Rapid City, SDPilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of flaps as aircraft sat on taxiway.Accident 19861223081679ADoug C54 · La Push, WAThe aircraft reportedly had an engine fire and was ditched. Pilot reported incident conflict with available data.Accident 19840814073689ADoug C54 · Fort Lauderdale, FLNose gear collapsed on cargo aircraft taxiing to takeoff. Aircraft had just landed in excess of max landing weight.
Query with SQL
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 ('3021506')
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 ('3021506')
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 · 7
SDR CA040716009Case · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB THE NR 4 ENGINE WOULD NOT GOVERN, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.SDR CA040716008Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING CLIMB THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE AND SHAKE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE FLIGHT RESUMED WITHOUT INCIDENT.SDR CA040716007Diaphragm · damaged(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE AND SHAKE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE FLIGHT RESUMED WITHOUT INCIDENT.SDR CA040618007Spark Plug · fouledDURING CRUISE, THE PILOTS NOTICED THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTING TO BACKFIRE, THE BACK FIRING WAS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL SO THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE NR 4 ENGINE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRONT AND REAR SPARKS FOSDR CA040614005Tube · inoperative(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOTS NOTICED A DROP IN OIL QUANTITY ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. MAINTENANCE WAS CONTACTED AT ARRIVAL, THE OIL DRAIN TUBE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.SDR CA040412008Gasket · leaking(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE CREW NOTICED AN OIL LEAK ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. ON INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE LINE GASKET HAD BLOWN OUT. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.SDR 20001103SH010Engine · making metalABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HSV, THE NR 4 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO 50 PSI. THE FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO HSV. THE OIL PRESSURE NEVER WENT BELOW 50 PSI AND THERE WAS NO OVERTEMP CONDITION. THE PROPELLER WAS NOT FEATHERED. ON INSPECTION OF T
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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 = 'C54' 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 = 'C54' 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.