Douglas DC3

FAA incident reports · 47

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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 damageAccident 20090204001229ADoug DC3 · Mojave, CAOn February 4, 2009, about 0850 pacific standard time, a Douglas DC-3, N834TP, veered off the runway and collided with terrain during takeoff at Mojave, California. The national test pilot school was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 code of…Feb 4, 2009 · N834TP · Substantial damageIncident 20050409006149IDoug DC3 · Kansas City, MO(-23) Flight took off from Kansas City mid continent airport (kmci) enroute to shelbyville, TN. As aircraft leveled off at 3500' MSL the power was pulled back and the left engine failed. The flight crew received clearance to land at Kansas City downtown…Apr 9, 2005 · N17334 · Minor damageIncident 20000814027189IDoug DC3 · Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands(-23)Upon touchdown at st. thomas airport, right landing gear collapsed after various seconds of rolling down. Investigation disclosed that a broken pressure hydraulic line that broke upon landing gear down selection, contributed to the depletion of hydraulic…Aug 14, 2000 · N780T · Minor damageIncident 19980603025239IDoug DC3 · Boise, IDAs 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 wing tip from the cockpit and had to rely on ground personnel for guidance. Because of delay in the…Jun 3, 1998 · N19906 · Minor damageIncident 19970922031949IDoug DC3 · Salt Lake City, UT(-23) No narrative available.Sep 22, 1997 · N19906 · Minor damageIncident 19930504016349IDoug DC3 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXRight main landing gear tire struck a runway identifier light on landing.May 4, 1993 · N21798 · Damage unknownIncident 19901223061869IDoug DC3 · Zephyrhills, FLExperienced jumper cut away her main chute but emergency chute was not deployed.Dec 23, 1990 · N87745 · 1 fatalAccident 19890301007799ADoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoReport says, lost engine turning final. Airplane in a skid. Unable to recover, ditched. Prop feathered.Mar 1, 1989 · N28PR · Substantial damageIncident 19880320014239IDoug DC3 · Zephyrhills, FLJumper in group on free fall. No attempt to open chute. Impacted face down. Possible suicide. Left letter to spouseMar 20, 1988 · N87745 · 1 fatalIncident 19871128079009IDoug DC3 · Zephyrhills, FLReserve chute deployed remotely after main chute opened unknown by jumper. Lines tangled producing a streamer.Nov 28, 1987 · N87745 · 1 fatalIncident 19870416037309IDoug DC3 · Zephyr Hills, FLChute lanyard was under a twisted harness. Unable to deploy main chute. Jumper failed to deploy reserve chute.Apr 16, 1987 · N87745 · 1 fatalIncident 19860606057659IDoug DC3 · Nantucket, MALow oil pressure light came on after takeoff. Returned, engine shutdown. Oil temp bulb disconnected, bad helicoil.Jun 6, 1986 · N3006Incident 19860531038899IDoug DC3 · Victoria, TXMade a low pass and sharp pullup during air show. Airspeed deteriorated and during recovery wingtip struck ground.May 31, 1986 · N17332 · Minor damageAccident 19860405011079ADoug DC3 · El Paso, TXRunaway propeller on left engine with heavy oil loss. Unable to feather or maintain altitude. Landed off airport.Apr 5, 1986 · N25CE · Substantial damageIncident 19851227076469IDoug DC3 · Zephyrhills, FLChutist did not pull rip cord and impacted the ground after free fall.Dec 27, 1985 · N87745 · 1 fatalIncident 19851207074509IDoug DC3 · Los Angeles, CAEntered tca without prior authorization. Allegation could not be substantiated.Dec 7, 1985 · N7500AIncident 19850920060489IDoug DC3 · North Las Vegas, NVMain chute suspension lines wrapped around canopy skirt. Emergency chute entangled around lines.Sep 20, 1985 · N7500A · 1 fatalAccident 19850630031189ADoug DC3 · King Salmon, AKLanded short of runway in tundra after engines quit from fuel starvation. Fuel cap had not been secured on one wingJun 30, 1985 · N168Z · Substantial damageAccident 19850504018759ADoug DC3 · Perris, CAThe aircraft aborted due to left engine fire. A propeller blade failed from a fatigue fracture caused by corrosionMay 4, 1985 · N157U · DestroyedIncident 19840615032019IDoug DC3C · Scottssdale, AZDamaged two taxi lights and one runway light while taxiing for takeoff.Jun 15, 1984 · N711TDIncident 19840427024059IDoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoAircraft veered to the left. Departed runway into the grass. Soft left tire contributed to this incident.Apr 27, 1984 · N28346Incident 19810520034789IDoug DC3 · Mckinney, TXAircraft struck two other aircraft while taxiing on narrow taxiway. Other planes were elevated and struck by wing.May 20, 1981 · N42V · Minor damageIncident 19810227013849IDoug DC3 · Lubbock, TXZd aircraft veered right in touchdown. Realigned with engine power. Power off,aircraft veered again. Ran off runwayFeb 27, 1981 · N42V · Minor damageIncident 19800607046879IDoug DC3 · St Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsPilot taxiing to park struck the rudder of another aircraft.Jun 7, 1980 · N28346 · Minor damageAccident 19800411042259ADoug DC3 · Athol, IDEarly liftoff failed to obtain climb speed. Went into nose-high vertical bank. Struck trees. Below power curve.Apr 11, 1980 · N64490 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19800128002672ADoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoLanding herron turned on taxiway at high rate of speed. Herron hit wing of stopped DC3.(other aircraft N577PR)Jan 28, 1980 · N28346 · Substantial damageIncident 19791221048909IDoug DC3 · El Paso, TXBrakes malfunctioned during taxi.Dec 21, 1979 · N42VAccident 19791030043849ADoug DC3 · Beetles, AKPilot attempted IFR approach when weather was below landing minimums.Oct 30, 1979 · N99663 · Substantial damageAccident 19790722022899ADoug DC3 · Tampa, FLLanding gear failed on landing. Found a fatigue crack in rear drag strut.Jul 22, 1979 · N77B · Substantial damageIncident 19790601028839IDoug DC3 · Taft, CAFloatation device cinch strap prevented deployment of main chute. Deployed reserve chute, landed hard.Jun 1, 1979 · N817Accident 19790110000639ADoug DC3G102A · South Bay, FLNosed over after landing on an unlighted sod field. Illegal drugs on board. Crew unknown.Jan 10, 1979 · N9025R · Substantial damageAccident 19781211044719ADoug DC3 · Port Mayaca, FLNarcotics contraband. No fuel present right engine fuel system.Dec 11, 1978 · N133AC · DestroyedAccident 19781205041369ADoug C52B · Lorida, FLPlt sel certificated. Elevator gust lock found in early part of crpath bfr break up.Dec 5, 1978 · N25656 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19781202041079ADoug C52B · Des Moines, IAWnd gust 20K.acft t/d approx 300 ft short of rnyDec 2, 1978 · N41447 · Substantial damageAccident 19780921045379ADoug DC3 · Missing AircrafAircraft damage and injury index presumed.Sep 21, 1978 · N407D · DestroyedIncident 19780908018479IDoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoAircraft taxied into parked helicopter. Sun blinded pilot.Sep 8, 1978 · N4795 · Minor damageIncident 19780607044869IDoug DC3 · Coeur D'Alene, IDFlight returned due to decreasing oil pressure, engines locked up on final. Oil was low before flight.Jun 7, 1978 · N15748 · Minor damageAccident 19780102017549ADoug C52B · Rio Grande,Pr, Puerto RicoBoth fuel selectors r main,empty. Fuel avbl l tanks.Jan 2, 1978 · N15598 · Substantial damageAccident 19770613035679ADoug DC3 · Newton, GALdg area lighted by flashlights.Jun 13, 1977 · N38AP · Substantial damageAccident 19770414041679ADoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoT/d on 1st third of 7000FT rwy. Attempted ground loop in last 500FT.Apr 14, 1977 · N28392 · Substantial damageAccident 19770115003699ADoug DC3 · Miami, FLPilot stopped climbing and was attempting to land on the remaining wet runwayJan 15, 1977 · N73KW · Substantial damageAccident 19750201004709ADoug C52B · Houston, TXHit 75FT tower abt 2 mi frm rwy. Attmptd comb NDB & surv apch after missed ILS apch blo min cond.Feb 1, 1975 · N15HC · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19740613019609ADoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoSupport bracket assembly p/n 2118783 failed. Ex manifold p/n 5115224-2 disengaged fm nr 5 cyl.Jun 13, 1974 · N87628 · Substantial damageAccident 19731230040549ADoug DC3AS1C3G · Springfield, MOEng out 1st tkof. No apch plate or w/s deice fluid.w/s iced over.t/d 2110FT short.Dec 30, 1973 · N15565 · Destroyed
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