# Douglas DC3A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021433 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: DC3A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 32 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 144 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3a 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 (13) - [N129H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129H): [Save A Dc 3 The Mr Douglas Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVE%20A%20DC%203%20THE%20MR%20DOUGLAS%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), built 1941, S/N 4126 - [N137PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137PB): [Dirigo Aerospace Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIRIGO%20AEROSPACE%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Sumner, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Sumner), built 1941, S/N 4128 - [N139D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139D): [Schaller Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHALLER%20LEE), [New Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Athens), built 1939, S/N 2165 - [N18121](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18121): [Blue Skies Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20SKIES%20AIR%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1937, S/N 1997 - [N22357](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22357): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N 2167 - [N25646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25646): [Justice Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUSTICE%20AIR%20INC), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1941, S/N 2234 - [N25673](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25673): [Lone Star Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONE%20STAR%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1940, S/N 2213 - [N28AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28AA): [Shannon Air Museum LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1940, S/N 2239 - [N32MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32MS): [Reid Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20ROBERT), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 4978 - [N61981](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61981): [Siderwicz Christopher J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDERWICZ%20CHRISTOPHER%20J), [Marstons Mills, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Marstons%20Mills), built 1940, S/N 2216 - [N763A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N763A): [Von Pronay Nicolai A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VON%20PRONAY%20NICOLAI%20A), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1947, S/N 4894 - [N8336C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8336C): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1942, S/N 7313 - [N85SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85SA): [Saving Lulu Belle Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVING%20LULU%20BELLE%20INC), [Fremont, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fremont), built 1943, S/N 11637 ## NTSB investigations (21) 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 MIA01IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA110), Apr 4, 2001: Douglas DC3A (N19BA), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The captain's activation of the left propeller feathering button after failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of all engine power and the airplane making a forced… - [NTSB FTW96FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA262), Jun 20, 1996: Douglas DC3A (N23WT), Cut And Shoot, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to use the single engine best angle of climb airspeed resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were the loss of power to the left engine for… - [NTSB FTW87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA180), Jul 29, 1987: Douglas DC-3A (N39DT), Laredo, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA87IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA195), Jun 30, 1987: Douglas DC3A (N31MS), Hilliard, FL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI82FEE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE14), May 29, 1982: Douglas DC-3A (N129H), Sandwich, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA037), Jan 21, 1982: Douglas DC-3 (N211TA), 15nm W. Opa Loc, FL, destroyed - [NTSB MIA77DLD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD39), Mar 18, 1977: Douglas DC-3 (N25670), Polk City, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76AF056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF056), Jan 4, 1976: Douglas DC-3A (N80BA), Corpus Christi, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74AC045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC045), Dec 2, 1973: Douglas DC3A (N8661), Ypsilanti, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72AM038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM038), Oct 2, 1971: Douglas DC-3 (N1981W), St Maarten (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed - [NTSB FTW71IF082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71IF082), Jun 11, 1971: Douglas DC-3A (N692A), Okla.City, OK, incident, minor damage - [NTSB FTW70A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0002), Jul 19, 1969: Douglas DC3A (N25661), Austin, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CAN70AF541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CAN70AF541), Jul 10, 1969: Douglas DC-3A (N139D), Malcolm Is, Canada, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0070), Apr 18, 1969: Douglas DC-3A (N742J), Cleveland, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK68X0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0147), Jun 7, 1968: Douglas DC3A (N74139), Tampico, Mexico, destroyed - [NTSB ANC67I0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67I0047), Nov 28, 1966: Douglas DC-3A (N21748), Nome, AK, incident, minor damage - [NTSB FTW66I0118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66I0118), Jun 22, 1966: Douglas DC-3 (N28364), El Dorado, AR, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DEN66A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0038), Nov 27, 1965: Douglas DC-3A (N485), Salt Lake City, UT, destroyed, 13 fatal - [NTSB ANC65A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC65A0052), May 29, 1965: Douglas DC-3C (N91016), Nikolski, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0567), Feb 15, 1964: Douglas DC3A (N560R), St Louis, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0158), Jan 5, 1964: Douglas DC-3A (N19118), Miami, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (34) 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 20041216034799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041216034799I), Dec 16, 2004: Doug DC3A (N763A), Bloomington, IL, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] on December 16 at about 1500 local time while on a local training flight the crew of the DC-3 experienced a fire in the right… - [Incident 20040905023679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040905023679I), Sep 5, 2004: Doug DC3A (N25646), Laredo, TX. (-23) Pilot was conducting first flight since operating in accordance with 125 deviation issued by sat FSDO. When approximately 50 miles north of Laredo, TX,… - [Incident 20010404009259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010404009259I), Apr 4, 2001: Doug DC3A (N19BA), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23)N19BA, DC-3-A, was cleared for a touch and go on ry 10. After departure H100, N19BA was instructed by local controller to fly H100, when N19BA advised… - [Incident 19970918032219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970918032219I), Sep 18, 1997: Doug DC3 (N25646), Louisville, KY. Narrative: landing at Bowman field right engine stopped due to fuel starvation. - [Incident 19970325010329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970325010329I), Mar 25, 1997: Doug DC3 (N25646), Abilene, TX. Narrative: #1 engine (left) began to run rough and backfire. #1 engine was secured (shut down) by the flight crew. An emergency was declared and the airplane… - [Accident 19960620014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960620014559A), Jun 20, 1996: Doug DC3A (N23WT), Conroe, TX, Destroyed. Crashed on takeoff in the front yard of a house, burned. (.4)during initial takeoff climb the copilot who was manipulating the controls called for meto… - [Incident 19940423034599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940423034599I), Apr 23, 1994: Doug DC3A (N25646), New Hanover, PA, 1 fatal. Chutist seen floundering. Showed little sign of consciousness. Hit ground. Autopsy showed sign of cardiac disease. - [Incident 19910623041989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910623041989I), Jun 23, 1991: Doug DC3A (N129H), East Troy, WI, 1 fatal. Jumper unable to reach ripcord of main chute handle above his head. Reserve chute deployed just before impact. - [Incident 19910224016649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910224016649I), Feb 24, 1991: Doug DC3A (N129H), Deland, FL, 1 fatal. Jumper apparently lost consciousness after jumping. No attempt to deploy chute. State due to non-use of oxygen. - [Incident 19880106010699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880106010699I), Jan 6, 1988: Doug DC3A (N23WT), Brownsville, TX, Substantial damage. Crew mismanaged the landing gear system causing the left main gear to collapse during engine start. - [Accident 19870728040229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870728040229A), Jul 28, 1987: Doug DC3A (N39DT), Laredo, TX, Substantial damage. Left engine failed on takeoff for unknown reasons. Cartwheeled during abort. Aircraft over maximum gross weight. - [Incident 19870630049759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870630049759I), Jun 30, 1987: Doug DC3A (N31MS), Hilliard, FL, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff when left engine lost power. Stopped in heavy brush. Pilots certificate counterfeit. - [Incident 19870424026409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870424026409I), Apr 24, 1987: Doug DC3A (N50E), Brownsville, TX, Minor damage. Landed downwind on short runway. Ground looped, nosed down to prevent running off runway. - [Incident 19861206082849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861206082849I), Dec 6, 1986: Doug DC3A (N28364), Mc Allen, TX, Minor damage. Copilot had difficulty maintaining directional control on landing. Applied brakes and aircraft went up on its nose. - [Incident 19860727053789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860727053789I), Jul 27, 1986: Doug DC3A (N129H), Sandwich, IL, 1 fatal. Parachute failed to open on descent. Late deployment of reserve chute. Impacted the ground. - [Incident 19850530029289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850530029289I), May 30, 1985: Doug DC3A (N25646), Charleston, WV. Vectors to airport due to low oil pressure right engine. Safe landing. Broken and stuck rings on two cylinders. - [Incident 19841224071869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841224071869I), Dec 24, 1984: Doug DC3A (N25646), Chicago, IL. Returned to land due to engine surge. Fire in exhaust stack on rollout. Fuel lines and sumps restricted by ice. - [Accident 19820529021329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820529021329A), May 29, 1982: Doug DC3A (N129H), Sandwich, IL, Substantial damage. Unable to stop on 1800 foot wet grass runway. Ran into trees. Aircraft needed 1500 feet on a dry runway. - [Accident 19820121000549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820121000549A), Jan 21, 1982: Doug DC3A (N211TA), Opa Locka, FL, Destroyed. Student pilot lost control on power application. Instructor was unable to correct. Struck trees off runway edge. - [Incident 19811107082789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811107082789I), Nov 7, 1981: Doug DC3 (N285SE), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Parked, unattended aircraft struck by jet blast from unidentified aircraft. Damage found by maintenance personell. - [Incident 19810131024899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810131024899I), Jan 31, 1981: Doug DC3A (N139D), Grand Canyon, AZ. Aircraft departed right side of runway at 1700 ft point of takeoff, came back on at 2400 ft and continued takeoff. - [Accident 19800912090359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800912090359A), Sep 12, 1980: Doug DC3A (N75KW), West End, Bahamas, Destroyed, 32 fatal. Premature descent into water during an IFR approach in a thunderstorm area. Funnel clouds, water spouts in area. - [Incident 19800802067599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800802067599I), Aug 2, 1980: Doug DC9 (N33326), Indianapolis, IN. Flight returned due to tail compartment overtemp. Found loose airconditioner duct. - [Incident 19800403047449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800403047449I), Apr 3, 1980: Doug DC3A (N139D), Las Vegas, NV. Lost hydraulic pressure due to ruptured brake expander tube. - [Incident 19790830033359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790830033359I), Aug 30, 1979: Doug DC3A (N101SF), Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. Landed after engine roughness. Found sheared bolts on nose case. - [Incident 19790630018079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790630018079I), Jun 30, 1979: Doug DC3A (N101SF), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. Flight returned after power loss and engine fire. Found improper engine installation. - [Incident 19790124004139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790124004139I), Jan 24, 1979: Doug DC3 (N6102), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Pilot bounced, pushed forward on the yoke to stay on. One low strut bottomed out, prop tips hit the runway. - [Incident 19780802047999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780802047999I), Aug 2, 1978: Doug DC3 (N8661), Charlotte Amali, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Aircraft bounced and pilot ran off runway striking windsock before returning to runway. - [Incident 19780124004829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780124004829I), Jan 24, 1978: Doug DC932 (N3329), Alexandria, LA, Minor damage. Aircraft touched down midpoint on runway during adf approach. Ran off end. - [Accident 19770718024729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770718024729A), Jul 18, 1977: Doug DC3A (N495), WY, Destroyed - [Accident 19770318029179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770318029179A), Mar 18, 1977: Doug DC3A (N25670), Polk City, FL, Substantial damage. Transporting marijuana. - [Accident 19770317009129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770317009129A), Mar 17, 1977: Doug DC3A (N101MX), FL, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760104000709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760104000709A), Jan 4, 1976: Doug DC3A (N80BA), Corpus Christi, TX, Substantial damage. Lost oil l eng. Push rod tube failed due unauth repair. Gr extension out of sequence,didnt lock dwn. - [Accident 19731202041709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731202041709A), Dec 2, 1973: Doug C52B (N8661), Ypsilanti, MI, Substantial damage. Airlock l eng hyd syst. Low accumulator load. Minor dmg to C46,N67970. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 96ZZZX2998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2998), May 28, 1996: MIXTURE CONTROL. MALFUNCTION. CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE RUNNING HIGHER THAN NORMAL AND ENGINE ERRATIC WHEN AUTO LEAN SELECTED AT CRUISE. AMC TIME IN SERVICE, 843.9 HRS. - [SDR 95ZZZX3312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3312), Jun 14, 1995: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. OIL TEMP HIGHER THAN NORMAL ON TRAINING FLIGHT. FOUND SMALL AMOUNT OF METAL IN OIL SCREEN. ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR 6-13-95. - [SDR 95ZZZX1684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1684), Feb 17, 1995: VALVE. FAILED. EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NR 9 CYLINDER NR 2 ENGINE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE OIL SUMPS. THESE METAL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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