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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3021401

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC3
Registry code
3021401
Registered
32 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
174 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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Aircraft by year built · 154

1936Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 32

N1072MBig Flats LLC · Durham, NCBuilt 1943 · S/N 9832N129PCAerospace Products Inc · North Hollywood, CARegistration revokedBuilt 1943 · S/N 9795N151ZEAmerican Airpower Heritage Flying Mu · Dallas, TXS/N 50783
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STCs approved for this model · 110

STC SA00250LAInstallation of Pratt & Whitney R1830-92 or R1830-90D engines in pairs or intermixed. (DC-3 Series N2298C S/N 33201)Catalina Flying Boats IncSTC SA1-170Antenna support structure and component trays for RCA AVQ-50 and Bendix RDR-1D radar system.Reading Avn Svc IncSTC SA1-257Windows on both sides of fuselage.SK Engineering Co
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NTSB investigations · 52

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR18FA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDouglas DC3 · Burnet, TXThe 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, which resulted in the airplane briefly becoming airborne and…Jul 21, 2018 · N47HL · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3 · San Juan, PRWorn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi.Apr 26, 2009 · N136FS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CAThe student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…Feb 4, 2009 · N834TP · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 53

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20210804006789IDouglas DC3 · Goodnews, AKDuring landing roll out at the Goodnews Airport, pilot stated the aircraft suddenly veered to the right. Control of the aircraft could not be reestablished using full left rudder and full brake pressure. The aircraft came to rest off the runway on the right…Aug 4, 2021 · N30TN · Minor damageAccident 20180721017529ADouglas DC3 · Burnet, TXThe recently type rated copilot was attempting takeoff when the captain took control and continued the attempted takeoff. The aircraft was not in control and struck the left wing on the ground and then departed the runway area coming to an abrupt stop along a…Jul 21, 2018 · N47HL · DestroyedIncident 20140824015559IDouglas DC3 · Camarillo, CAN45366, a Douglas DC-3, was being used as a jump aircraft for the united states marine corps (USMC) at the Camarillo airshow. The aircraft had a scheduled static line parachute jump about 1530 local time with 10 USMC jumpers. The aircraft was over runway 26…Aug 24, 2014 · N45366 · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 20

SDR 2019FA0000408Truss · crackedDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE/ENGINE CHANGE, CONDUCTED THE SCHEDULED 1000 HOUR SPECIAL INSPECTION OF WELDS ON RH ENGINE TRUSS MOUNT ASSEMBLY (AAIP SPEC INSP #25). VERY SMALL (FINE) CRACK APPROX 3/4" LONG WAS OBSERVED WITH 16X MAGNIFYING GLASS PRIOR TO APPLICATIDec 6, 2019 · N467SP · Doug DC3 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2018FA0000536Lead · cutTHE POSITION TRANSDUCERS ARE BEING USED AS SENSORS FOR SOME FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR) PARAMETERS AND ARE MANUALLY ATTACHED VIA A STEEL LEAD/LINE TO SENSE SURFACE MOVEMENT. OVER TIME, IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE STEEL LEADS EXTENDING OUT OF THE SENSORS ARE CUTDec 18, 2018 · N272ZZ · Doug DC3 · Data Recorders (Flight/Maintenance)SDR 2017FA0000279Actuator · leakingMULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE R/H LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. BOTH WERE FOUND TO BE LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID. (3) FOUND BAD IN THE PAST 7 MONTHS.Jul 10, 2017 · N272ZZ · Doug DC3 · Landing Gear Actuator
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