# Douglas DC3C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 3021457, 3021455
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: DC3C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 32
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 144 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 36
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (36)

- [N115U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115U): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1944, S/N 33567
- [N138FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138FS): [Florida Air Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20AIR%20CARGO%20INC), [Davie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davie), built 1942, S/N 9967
- [N147AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147AZ): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 9380
- [N15SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15SJ): [American Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1944, S/N 33049
- [N161PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161PR): [N161pr LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N161PR%20LLC), [California, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/California), built 1944, S/N 32843
- [N193DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193DP): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1942, S/N 4433
- [N249CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249CM): [Neal Julie Cristie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEAL%20JULIE%20CRISTIE), [Crossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Crossville), built 1943, S/N 11926
- [N272R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272R): [Desert Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1944, S/N 13678
- [N305SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305SF): [Maxwell Tammy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20TAMMY), [Spring Creek, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Spring%20Creek), built 1944, S/N 6208
- [N345VJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345VJ): [Vaerus Jet Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAERUS%20JET%20SALES%20LLC), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1945, S/N 34378
- [N44587](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44587): [Desert Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1944, S/N 12857
- [N473DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473DC): [Dakota Heritage Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20HERITAGE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1942, S/N 42-100882
- [N47E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47E): [Dynamic Avlease Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYNAMIC%20AVLEASE%20INC), [Bridgewater, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bridgewater), built 1943, S/N 13816
- [N47TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47TB): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N 12693
- [N47TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47TF): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), S/N 12317
- [N486C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N486C): [38 North Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/38%20NORTH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), S/N 6325
- [N502V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502V): [Westernair Of Albuquerque Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERNAIR%20OF%20ALBUQUERQUE%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1943, S/N 11815, Registration revoked
- [N560PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N560PT): [Jcb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JCB%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1943, S/N 26439
- [N574PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N574PT): [Preferred Airparts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREFERRED%20AIRPARTS%20LLC), [Kidron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kidron), built 1950, S/N 12172
- [N578PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578PT): [Preferred Airparts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREFERRED%20AIRPARTS%20LLC), [Kidron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kidron), S/N 13087
- [N579PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579PT): [Preferred Airparts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREFERRED%20AIRPARTS%20LLC), [Kidron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kidron), built 1958, S/N 12106
- [N583V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N583V): [Airborne Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1944, S/N 12369
- [N59314](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59314): [N59314 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N59314%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 12363
- [N62CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62CC): [Fait Barrett C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIT%20BARRETT%20C), [Steamboat Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Steamboat%20Springs), S/N 13798
- [N65388](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65388): [Skybus Jet Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYBUS%20JET%20CARGO%20INC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N 33113
- [N68CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68CW): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1943, S/N 25980
- [N705GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N705GB): [Atlantic Air Cargo In](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATLANTIC%20AIR%20CARGO%20IN), [Doral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Doral), built 1943, S/N 13854
- [N710Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N710Z): [Combat Air Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMBAT%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1944, S/N 32914
- [N728G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N728G): [Kw Plastics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KW%20PLASTICS%20INC), [Troy, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Troy), built 1942, S/N 4359
- [N737H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N737H): [Airborne Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1942, S/N 6062
- [N7AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7AP): [Ohio University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20UNIVERSITY), [Albany, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Albany), built 1943, S/N 13896
- [N814CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N814CL): [Dc3 Mainliner LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DC3%20MAINLINER%20LLC), [Oxnard, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oxnard), built 1945, S/N 34370
- [N84KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84KB): [Basler Turbo Conversions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20TURBO%20CONVERSIONS%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N 9040
- [N91314](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91314): [Miller Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ROBERT%20D), [Yakutat, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Yakutat), built 1942, S/N 4538
- [N932H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N932H): [Airborne Support Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20SUPPORT%20INC), [Houma, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Houma), built 1945, S/N 34368
- [N982Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N982Z): [Warbird South Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20SOUTH%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Rainbow City, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Rainbow%20City), built 1943, S/N 12947

## NTSB investigations (57, newest 50)

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 ANC26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA040), May 8, 2026: Douglas DC3C (N115U), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB GAA19CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA492), Aug 1, 2019: Douglas DC3C (N59314), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting crosswind wind conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with a ditch and runway light.
- [NTSB ANC09LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA064), Jul 7, 2009: Douglas DC-3C (N777YA), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fracture of the airplane's tailwheel shock absorber linkage during taxi, resulting in the collapse of the tailwheel.
- [NTSB ANC06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA032), Mar 1, 2006: Douglas DC-3 (N777YA), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA023), Nov 1, 1998: Douglas DC3C (N3FY), Quetzaltenanang, Guatemala, destroyed, 11 fatal
- [NTSB ANC98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA114), Jul 31, 1998: Douglas DC-3C (N305SF), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the resulting overload fracture of the tailwheel fork assembly.
- [NTSB ANC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA055), May 24, 1998: Douglas DC-3C (N67588), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the soft, marshy terrain at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA98WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA068), Feb 3, 1998: Douglas DC-3C (N200MF), Moss Town, Haiti, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA024), Nov 7, 1997: Douglas DC-3C (N59316), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA034), Dec 10, 1996: Douglas DC-3C (N75142), Boise, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB NYC95WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA235), Dec 15, 1994: Douglas DC-3C (N96BF), Lobito, Central African Republic, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA085), Mar 18, 1994: Douglas DC-3C (N3433Y), Spokane, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CYLINDER FATIGUE, DARK NIGHT AND STALL ENCOUNTERED.
- [NTSB CHI94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA074), Jan 31, 1994: Douglas DC3C (N907Z), Anderson, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot in command's inadequate remedial action after a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Related factors are the copilot's failure to maintain directional control, and…
- [NTSB MIA94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA003), Oct 7, 1993: Douglas DC-3C (N781T), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PARTIAL FAILURE OF A WING RIB DUE TO EXFOLIATION CORROSION AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
- [NTSB MIA93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA106), Apr 20, 1993: Douglas DC-3C (N8056), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BEST SINGLE-ENGINE RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POSSIBLE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP…
- [NTSB MIA92IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA093), Mar 10, 1992: Douglas DC-3C (N135FS), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER LOADING OF PERSONNEL, AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FIRST OFFICER/CO-PILOT WHILE CALCULATING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS FOR THE FLIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN THE…
- [NTSB MIA91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA140), May 10, 1991: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-3C (N134FS), Aguadilla, PR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS) AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NO. 8 ENGINE ASSEMBLY CYLINDER. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT…
- [NTSB ANC86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA015), Dec 16, 1985: Douglas DC-3C (N777YA), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA029), Oct 26, 1984: Douglas DC3C (N3433U), El Paso, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC83FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA103), Jun 25, 1983: Douglas DC-3 (N95460), Fort Yukon, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN83FTE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE10), May 30, 1983: Douglas DC-3C (N29958), Englewood, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA302), Jul 30, 1982: Douglas DC-3C (N102BL), El Paso, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA128), Jun 6, 1982: Douglas DC-3C (N95C), St. Petersburg, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA061), Jun 2, 1981: Douglas DC-3 (N56KS), Togiak, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80IA103), Dec 27, 1979: Douglas DC3C (N100SD), St Thomas, VI, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB OAK79DAMS7](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DAMS7), Jul 20, 1979: Douglas DC-3 (N63250), Honolulu (Pacific Ocean), destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ANC79FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA074), Jun 27, 1979: Douglas DC3C (N59314), Bettles, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA031), Dec 14, 1978: Douglas DC-3C (N4996E), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA070), Jun 8, 1978: Douglas DC-3 (N51D), Nashville, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC026), Sep 11, 1975: Douglas DC-3C (N144A), Wakeman, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK76AP006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP006), Aug 23, 1975: Douglas DC-3C (N423MB), Middletown, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM041), Jan 1, 1975: Douglas DC-3 (N9BC), Ft Lauderdale (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM088), Apr 18, 1974: Douglas DC3C (N90830), Tampa, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74IL065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74IL065), Mar 29, 1974: Douglas DC3C (N190BB), Imperial, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN006), Jul 16, 1971: Douglas DC-3 (N74844), Windsor Lks, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA021), Oct 1, 1970: Douglas DC-3C (N47), Anchorage, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ANC70AA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA080), May 21, 1970: Douglas DC-3C (N75430), Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0012), Aug 18, 1969: Douglas DC-9 (N895), Eglin Af Base, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0056), Mar 8, 1969: Douglas DC-3 (N65134), No.Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0041), Sep 26, 1968: Douglas DC-3C (N64423), Teterboro, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK68X0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0128), Apr 2, 1968: Douglas DC-3 (N91260), Trigol, Ethiopia, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68A0033), Feb 29, 1968: Douglas DC-3C (N525W), Statesville, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK68X0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0123), Feb 26, 1968: Douglas DC-3 (N91260), Diboc, Ethiopia, minor damage
- [NTSB DEN68A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68A0027), Dec 21, 1967: Douglas DC-3C (N65276), Denver, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK67A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0070), Mar 24, 1967: Douglas DC-3C (N54370), Merced, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0026), Sep 23, 1966: Douglas DC-3 (N4996E), Rapid City, SD, no damage
- [NTSB MKC66A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0069), Jun 26, 1966: Douglas DC-3 (N75028), Hastings, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0077), Apr 20, 1966: Douglas C47A (N86462), Douglas, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66I0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66I0045), Dec 1, 1965: Douglas DC-3 (N29), La Verne, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ANC66A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66A0010), Sep 14, 1965: Douglas DC-3 (N91314), Mc Carthy, AK, substantial damage

All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (115, newest 50)

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.

- [Accident 20260508005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260508005109A), May 8, 2026: Douglas DC3C (N115U), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. On may 8, 2026, a flight crew of two pilots were operating a DC-3-TP aircraft for a part 135 cargo flight from the north cargo ramp at anc. While taxiing on…
- [Incident 20240609013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240609013379I), Jun 9, 2024: Douglas DC3C (N345VJ), Chesterfield, MO, No damage. Pilots noticed the right (number 2) engine was starting to vibrate enroute to their home base. Pilots decided to return to sus. After turning around, the…
- [Incident 20201026015469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201026015469I), Oct 26, 2020: Douglas DC3C (N932H), Houma, LA, No damage. At approximately 1417 z on 26 oct 2020, aircraft lined up for departure on runway 18 at khum. Winds were reported to be 110 at 10 immediately before aircraft…
- [Accident 20190731013059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190731013059A), Jul 31, 2019: Douglas DC3C (N59314), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft flew a right hand pattern for runway 23. On final, experienced turbulence and approximately a 22+ knot left quartering headwind with gusts. Pilot…
- [Incident 20151122023329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151122023329I), Nov 22, 2015: Douglas DC3C (N777YA), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot in command failed to maintain adequate obstruction clearance at the runway threshold, impacted a snow berm with both main landing gear, the right…
- [Incident 20140715017319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140715017319I), Jul 15, 2014: Douglas DC3C (N777YA), Talkeetna, AK, No damage. According to the pilot, the number 2 engine was indicating that it was losing oil pressure during cruise flight. The pilot elected to shut down the engine and…
- [Incident 20100807047459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807047459I), Aug 7, 2010: Douglas DC3C (N44587), Tyonek, AK, Minor damage. Airplane struck known light and weather sock poles, while landing.
- [Accident 20090707047609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090707047609A), Jul 7, 2009: Douglas Acf DC3 (N777YA), Hayes River, AK. After landing on an unimproved strip there was a bump during taxi to the parking area. The lower link from the tailwheel damper assembly to the tailwheel fork…
- [Incident 20080910849029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080910849029I), Sep 10, 2008: Doug DC3C (N138FS), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) The investigation revealed the aircraft departed st. thomas virgin island to San Juan international airport (sju) 9/10/2008 and landed on runway 10 at at…
- [Accident 20060301003409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060301003409A), Mar 1, 2006: Doug DC3C (N777YA), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft struck some trees while on short final during an VFR approach to the Beluga airstrip, Beluga, AK. The left wings leading edge sustained damage.…
- [Incident 20010827024159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010827024159I), Aug 27, 2001: Doug DC3C (N99131), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Accessory panel departed aircraft shortly after takeoff hnl. Pilot stated he was unaware of a missing panel on landing at molokai, HI. Inspection…
- [Incident 20010418007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010418007549I), Apr 18, 2001: Doug DC3C (N36AP), Niagara Falls, NY. (-23) On Wednesday April 18,2001, at 1739 pm local time, a Douglas DC-3-C aircraft, bearing registration number N36AP, operating under 14 CFR part 135 as miami…
- [Incident 20000608018169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608018169I), Jun 8, 2000: Doug DC3C (N932H), Erie, PA. (-23)On June 8, 2000, at 0935, a DC-3, registered to miami valley avaition (vlla) as N932H, landed at Erie International Airport (eri) with the number 2 engine…
- [Incident 19990719024579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990719024579I), Jul 19, 1999: Doug DC3C (N8021Z), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. On 07/19/99 DC-3, N8021Z, after in-flight shut down of the right engine landed on dfw runway 17L. The aircraft taxied on to the taxiway but was unable to taxi…
- [Incident 19981222045419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981222045419I), Dec 22, 1998: Doug DC3C (N8187E), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. (-5)Aircraft departed pne at 2110 hours for sbn with 5280 lb. Of freight and two crew. PIC harold lamar yost, ATP 1507467, SIC robert lee finch ii, commercial…
- [Incident 19981218044029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981218044029I), Dec 18, 1998: Doug C47A (N99131), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. (-5) Veomett landed a/c, petrides captain, noticed slight pitch forward on landing, felt slight vibe on landing, nothing else out of ordinarily, noticed damage…
- [Accident 19980731023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980731023929A), Jul 31, 1998: Doug DC3C (N305SF), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Landing tailwheel casting seperated. Damaged tail cone an atachment bulkhead.(.4) on July 31, 1998, at 1526 Alaska daylight time, a Douglas DC-3C airplane,…
- [Accident 19980524014969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980524014969A), May 24, 1998: Doug DC3C (N67588), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Engines quit on approach. Landed in marshy strip and nosed down. Appears fuel exhaustion the problem. (From .4) the certificated commercial pilot was departing…
- [Accident 19980203000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980203000909A), Feb 3, 1998: Doug DC3C (N200MF), Destroyed. Air taxi feathered the number one engi and returned to arpt. Acft lost number two eng and crashed short of rwy. (-23) aircraft impacted terrain one mile short…
- [Accident 19971106032569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971106032569A), Nov 6, 1997: Doug DC3C (N59316), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage. (Tty) mcneely charter ser acft was on app when both eng quit. Landed gear up on sand bar in miss. River. Memphis, AR. (.4)the PIC stated he was established on…
- [Incident 19970910029899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970910029899I), Sep 10, 1997: Doug DC3C (N9382), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: corporate express (dgsa) aircraft N9382 attempted to depart mci on 9/10/97 at 20:35 CST enroute to ptk. The right main landing gear tire blew out…
- [Incident 19970528019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970528019439I), May 28, 1997: Doug DC3C (N9382), Toledo, OH. Narrative: flight crew diverted to Toledo for a precautionary landing due to #1 engine backfire. Ifc group maintenance removed and replaced a cracked cylinder…
- [Accident 19961210037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961210037809A), Dec 10, 1996: Doug DC3C (N75142), Boise, ID, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On departure inflight fire, attempted to return. Crashed short of runway.
- [Incident 19960508014349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960508014349I), May 8, 1996: Doug DC3C (N9382), Cincinnati, OH. Narrative: aircraft departed pontiac, mi 1320 local time for atlanta, ga at approx. 30 min. North of falmouth, KY approx. 1500. The right engine began to run…
- [Incident 19960327010399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960327010399I), Mar 27, 1996: Doug DC3C (N9382), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: March 26, 1996, DC-3, N9382, departed mci for yip. Forty miles from mci #1 engine running rough. The plot stated that he was turning back for mci.…
- [Incident 19951214044189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951214044189I), Dec 14, 1995: Doug DC3C (N139JR), Altoona, PA. Narrative: the pilot stated that at 12:15 local on December 14, 1995, after back taxiing for departure on runway 20, at Altoona, PA, the pilot of N139JR, DC-3…
- [Incident 19950311009529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950311009529I), Mar 11, 1995: Doug DC3C (N272R), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Narrative: while taxiing on the cargo ramp (an uncontrolled area) for parking, N272R, a DC-3C, turned off his taxi lights to avoid blinding the ground…
- [Incident 19941208043899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941208043899I), Dec 8, 1994: Doug DC3C (N9382), Buffalo, NY. During climb left engine began to run rough. Shut down and returned NR5 cylinder failure.
- [Incident 19941123041849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941123041849I), Nov 23, 1994: Doug DC3C (N116SA), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. Engine problems on climbout. Struck approach lights on final. Landed on runway. Engine problems not addressed.
- [Incident 19940810032829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940810032829I), Aug 10, 1994: Doug DC3C (N272R), Buffalo, NY. Rough engine on climbout. Returned. Replaced cam and reduction gear. Front scavager pump.
- [Accident 19940318005609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940318005609A), Mar 18, 1994: Doug DC3C (N3433Y), Spokane, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Returning right engine out. ATC saw fire. Dived into ground on final. Cracked cylinder. Failed maintain airspeed.
- [Accident 19940131001259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940131001259A), Jan 31, 1994: Doug DC3C (N907Z), Anderson, IN, Substantial damage. Copilot making takeoff. Veered left over corrected. Pilot took over. Poor traction on recovery. Struck VASI light.
- [Incident 19940127024179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940127024179I), Jan 27, 1994: Doug DC3C (N139JR), Indianapolis, IN. Narrative: cylinder head separated. The cargo flight departed Indianapolis at 1008Z enroute to knoxville, Tennessee. The captain reported that the airplane had…
- [Incident 19931212049669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931212049669I), Dec 12, 1993: Doug DC3C (N139JR), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. Aircraft moved forward as pilot started right engine. Struck a ground power unit. Propeller severed from aircraft.
- [Incident 19931026046409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931026046409I), Oct 26, 1993: Doug DC3C (N99131), Lanai City, HI, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped to avoid going over embankment. Gusty winds caused airplane to depart runway.
- [Accident 19931007052509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931007052509A), Oct 7, 1993: Doug DC3C (N781T), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. During taxi to ramp noticed outer section left wing was bent up. Had failed cordwise due to corrosion.
- [Accident 19930420009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930420009749A), Apr 20, 1993: Doug DC3C (N8056), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. Left engine fire on climbout. Shut down. Settled into a field. 40 skydivers onboard exhaust clamp broken.
- [Incident 19930130003439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930130003439I), Jan 30, 1993: Doug DC3C (N9923S), Buffalo, NY. Sustained a leaking oil radiator en route. Shut engine down. Landed at Buffalo. Plugged radiator. Flown to home base.
- [Incident 19920310011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920310011769I), Mar 10, 1992: Doug DC3C (N135FS), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. On landing rollout pilot braked and aircraft nosed up. Damaged propellers. Engines stopped. No defective systems.
- [Incident 19920105001739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920105001739I), Jan 5, 1992: Doug DC3C (N305SF), Billings, MT. NR2 engine failed on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Found engine master link connecting rod failed.
- [Incident 19910909046189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910909046189I), Sep 9, 1991: Doug DC3C (N67588), Billings, MT, Minor damage. Fire in left engine during climb. Shut down and fired extinguisher. Returned. Fire department put out fire.
- [Incident 19910809040699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910809040699I), Aug 9, 1991: Doug DC3C (N683LS), Covington - Cin, OH. Smoke in cockpit after takeoff. Declared emergency and returned. Found shorted wire.
- [Accident 19910510015239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910510015239A), May 10, 1991: Doug DC3C (N134FS), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Blew a cylinder left engine on takeoff. Failed to feather and tried to return. Stalled, turning into affected engine
- [Incident 19910316014709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910316014709I), Mar 16, 1991: Doug DC3 (N67588), Billings, MT. Engine malfunction on climb. NR1 engine shutdown. Returned. Found faulty oil pump.
- [Incident 19910214008699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910214008699I), Feb 14, 1991: Doug DC3C (N305SF), Billings, MT, Minor damage. Shut NR1 engine down and returned to airport. NR4 cylinder head had cracked and lost all oil pressure.
- [Incident 19901204058669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901204058669I), Dec 4, 1990: Doug DC3C (N139JR), Des Moines, IA. NR1 engine losing oil pressure on climb. Returned. Found oil leak at the front case oil pressure line.
- [Incident 19901108060109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901108060109I), Nov 8, 1990: Doug DC3C (N3433Y), Mountain Home, ID. Fuel exhaustion occured after switching tanks. Diverted for landing. Tanks had fuel. Suspect ice in line.
- [Incident 19901021053759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901021053759I), Oct 21, 1990: Doug C47A (N99131), Mokuleia, HI, 1 fatal. Jumper did not have his legs in straps or have chest strap secured when he exited aircraft. Harness came off.
- [Incident 19901012052529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901012052529I), Oct 12, 1990: Doug DC3C (N9382), Elmira, NY, Minor damage. NR1 engine running rough. Diverted and landed. Engine p lead had moisture on it.
- [Incident 19900725041959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900725041959I), Jul 25, 1990: Doug DC3C (N81B), Chihuahua, Mexico. Right engine blew NR5 cylinder jug off engine. Forced landing on dry lake bed.

All 115: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (95, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2024FA0000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000501), Jun 16, 2024: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING OF ENGINE FOR ROUGH OPERATION/BACKFIRING, FOUND EXHAUST ROCKER LOBE OF THE #9 CYLINDER CRACKED THRU EXHAUST PORT AND AROUND EX
- [SDR 2023FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000370), Jun 12, 2023: CYLINDER. FAILED. AIRCREW REPORTED: DURING CRUISE AT 8,000 FT, THE LEFT ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING AND THEN BACKFIRING. I PULLED THE LEFT ENGINE BACK TO APPROX 21" MP AND THE ENGIN
- [SDR D7TA201912230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/D7TA201912230001), Dec 20, 2019: FIRE WARNING. FALSE INDICATION. UPON CLIMB - PASSING THROUGH 8500 FEET. THE FIRE WARNING FOR THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED AND THE FIRE BELL WAS GOING OFF. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND
- [SDR CA190808009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190808009), Jul 30, 2019: ROD END. CRACKED. (CAN) UPON INSPECTION OF FLAP OPERATING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FLAP ON THE L/H SIDE, PUSH/PULL ROD ON IIB SIDE, IIB ROD END WAS BENT A SIGNIFICANT AM
- [SDR D7TA201709140001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/D7TA201709140001), Sep 7, 2017: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE HAD HIGH TEMPERATURE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE.
- [SDR CA151030001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151030001), Oct 19, 2015: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) AN IFSD OCCURRED ON THE ABOVE AIRCRAFT. THE FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED AND IT LANDED SAFELY SINGLE ENGINE. NO OTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR CA151019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151019005), Oct 16, 2015: SENSOR. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE ON DOWNWIND LEG AND FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT FLEW OVER A PORTION OF THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WHERE SEVERAL PERSONS ON THE GROUND NOTIC
- [SDR CA150611008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150611008), Jun 10, 2015: FORK. CRACKED. (CAN) FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF AN UNRELATED SCHEDULED MX CHECK, THE ACFT WAS BEING TOW BACKWARDS AT THE TAIL WHEEL ATTACHMENT POINT & DURING A SLOW TURN TO THE R
- [SDR CA141031008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141031008), Oct 26, 2014: ELBOW. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION 2 OF THE 6 SCREWS SECURING CONTROL COLUMN UPPER ELBOW TO THE CONTROL COLUMN UPPER TUBE ASSY WERE FOUND LOOSE. FURTHER INVESTIG
- [SDR CA131213009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131213009), Dec 13, 2013: ELECTRICAL SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WHILE PREPARING THE ELECTRICAL LOAD ANALYSIS FOR THE ACFT FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LOAD ON SOME OF THE BUSSES EXCEEDED THE LOAD 
- [SDR S3LY013FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S3LY013FA0000583), Sep 30, 2013: BLADE. DAMAGED. REPORTED PROPELLER VIBRATION AND DOME NOT RUNNING CONCENTRICALLY (WOBBLING) IN OPERATION. DISCOVERED THAT THE BEVELLED THRUST BEARING OF BLADE NR 3 WAS CRACKED.
- [SDR D7TA20130912001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/D7TA20130912001), Sep 4, 2013: CYLINDER. FAILED. CYLINDER FAILURE AT ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR CA130129007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130129007), Jan 28, 2013: PITOT LINE. MELTED. (CAN) CREW REPORTED TO MAINTENANCE THAT THE CAPTAINS AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS READING UP TO 40 KNOTS LOWER THAN CO-PILOTS AIRSPEED IN FLIGHT. PITOT STATIC LEAK CH
- [SDR D7TA2012090800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/D7TA2012090800001), Aug 17, 2012: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NUMBER ONE CYLINDER FAILURE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE.
- [SDR CA120417005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120417005), Apr 12, 2012: PIN. SHEARED. (CAN) AFTER LANDING, THE FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE FLAP ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE FLAPS FUNCTION CHECKED. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE FLAP ACTUATOR THE PIN T
- [SDR R8AM2012021900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R8AM2012021900001), Feb 17, 2012: PROPELLER. CONTAMINATED. INSTALLED PROPELLERS AND FOUND THE LEFT PROPELLER TO BE OUT OF BALANCE AND A MAXIMUM OF 1500 ENGINE RPM USED, DETERMINED THAT INCREASED RPM COULD CAUSE DAMAGE T
- [SDR 2010FA0000773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000773), Jul 29, 2010: IGNITION UNIT. GROUNDED. ENGINE ROLL DOWN JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF. AFTER LANDING, ENGINE WOULD ONLY START ON LT MAG. DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION VIBRATOR WAS SHORTING RT MAG DUE TO AN INTE
- [SDR 2009FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000622), Jun 11, 2009: CRANKSHAFT. SHEARED. CRANKSHAFT SHEARED WHILE IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR CA081112011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081112011), Oct 31, 2008: GENERATOR. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE CREW OBSERVED THE NR 2 GENERATOR GO OFF LINE WITH AN INCREASE IN ENG TEMP. IT WAS SHUTDOWN AND A SINGLE ENG LANDING FOLLOWED. POST FLIG
- [SDR CA081104002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081104002), Oct 31, 2008: COMPRESSOR. SEIZED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE RT GENERATOR KICKED OFF-LINE. SHORTLY AFTER THAT TEMP INDICATIONS IN THE RT ENG CLIMBED CAUSING THE FLIGHT CREW TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE
- [SDR CA070418005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070418005), Apr 16, 2007: WIRE. ARCED. (CAN) THE AIRSPEED AURAL WARNING CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS FOUND TO BE (POPPED). WHEN THE UPPER PANEL WAS LOWERED EVIDENCE OF ARCING WAS FOUND ON AIRFRAME STRUCTURE. 
- [SDR CA040421001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040421001), Apr 19, 2004: ENGINE. VIBRATION. (CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, THE CREW NOTICED THE NR 1 ENGINE HAD A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION, THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. THE ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND SENT FOR EVALUATION U
- [SDR 2004F00220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00220), Mar 3, 2004: STRINGER. CORRODED. DURING PERIODIC CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND CORROSION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE STRINGER BELOW FLOOR LEVEL AT STATION 312.5 TO 450.5. THE STRINGER W
- [SDR CA040227003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040227003), Feb 6, 2004: CARBURETOR. OUT OF ADJUST. (CAN) AIRCRAFT LANDED AND THROTTLES RETURNED TO IDLE, THE NR 2 ENGINE LOADED UP AS IF IT WAS EXCESSIVELY RICH AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. IT WAS IN TAXI PHASE SO TH
- [SDR 020204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/020204), Feb 2, 2004: ENGINE. FAILED. IN CLIMB POWER IN ROUTE RT ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND RUN ROUGH. OIL TEMP ALSO INCREASED. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. ENGINE WAS FOUND VERY HARD
- [SDR CA040112004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040112004), Jan 12, 2004: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB THE PILOT NOTICED THE RT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS INCREASING SIGNIFICANTLY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND FLIGHT CARRIED OUT WITHOUT INCIDEN
- [SDR 121103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/121103), Dec 10, 2003: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE POWER ENROUTE DET-HEF RT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION WITH A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. OIL LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS VISUALLY NOTED. AIRCRA
- [SDR 092703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/092703), Sep 29, 2003: ENGINE. FAILED. AT CRUISE POWER FOR 3 HOURS ENROUTE FROM LRD-GMU, RT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND BLOWING OIL OUT OF THE CRANKCASE BREATHER. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO LFT. SUSPE
- [SDR 092503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/092503), Sep 25, 2003: ROD BEARING. FAILED. AT CLIMB POWER 10 MINUTES OUT OF GSO ENROUTE TO BIV RT ENGINE OIL TEMP. WENT TO 100 C, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 40 PSI. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GSO. SUSPECTED MASTE
- [SDR 82703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/82703), Aug 27, 2003: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE POWER FOR OVER 5 HOURS IN ROUTE MWO-LRD LEFT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO AUS. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARRE
- [SDR 42403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/42403), Apr 24, 2003: CYLINDER HEAD. SPLIT. AT CLIMB POWER IN ROUTE HZY-UDG RIGHT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AND A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MWO. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM
- [SDR 2002F00370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00370), Apr 5, 2002: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE POWER, LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED A (SHAKE). ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER LIFTED FROM ITS BASE. THE CYLINDER BARREL FAIL
- [SDR 2001F00226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00226), Jul 14, 2001: TUBE. CRACKED. PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, RUPTURED LEFT MAIN WHEEL BRAKE EXPANDER TUBE. THE RUPTURE CAUSED A HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS AND SUBSEQUENT LEFT BRAKE LOSS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPP
- [SDR AC92001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC92001F00000), Jun 26, 2001: CYLINDER. CRACKED. AT CRUISE POWER, LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE FROM DEPART TO ARRIVAL, DIVERTED. FOUND NR 14 CYLINDER, LEFT ENGINE CRACKED AT E
- [SDR 20010612CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010612CW010), Apr 20, 2001: ROCKER. BROKEN. IN CRUISE FROM TOL TO CYOO, RIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. DIVERTED TO IAG. FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER ASSEMBLY BROKEN. EXHAUST VALVE WOULD NOT OPE
- [SDR BG72001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BG72001F00000), Apr 2, 2001: SEAL. LEAKING. THE LEFT ENGINE PROPELLER SHAFT SEAL WAS REPLACED DUE TO A SUSPECTED OIL LEAK. THE WRONG PART NUMBER SEAL WITH A SMALLER OUTSIDE DIAMETER WAS INSTALLED. DURING 
- [SDR 20010423CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010423CW002), Mar 29, 2001: OIL COOLER. FAILED. SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, STARTED TO LOOSE OIL PRESSURE ON RIGHT ENGINE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. SUSPECT HIGH PRESSURE, COLD OIL MAY HAVE CAUSE
- [SDR 20010208CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010208CW002), Dec 8, 2000: ENGINE. LEAKING. IN ROUTE FROM RYV TO RDV, RT ENGINE STARTED LEAKING OIL OUT OF THE CRANKCASE BREATHER. DIVERTED TO FWA. SUSPECT SCAVAGE PUMP NOT OPERATED CORRECTLY.
- [SDR 20010112SG004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG004), Aug 19, 2000: SHAFT SEAL. DEFECTIVE. RIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK AND SMOKE. (M)
- [SDR 20000817SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000817SH004), Aug 4, 2000: CYLINDER. CRACKED. WHILE EN ROUTE, LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT FEATHERED PROPELLER AND SECURED ENGINE. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER 
- [SDR 20010112SG003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG003), Jul 14, 2000: ENGINE. CONTAMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE/DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. RIGHT ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN AS OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMP INCREASED. INSPECTION REVEALED PARTICLE CONTAMINAT
- [SDR 20000821SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000821SH006), Jun 19, 2000: SCAVENGE PUMP. FAILED. TRI - ON DEPARTURE, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL STARTED TO BLOW OUT OF CRANKCASE BREATHER. FOUND METAL IN SCREEN. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED NOSE SCAVANGE PUMP FAILURE. (
- [SDR 20010112SG013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG013), Jun 9, 2000: ENGINE. CONTAMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE/DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. RIGHT ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN AS OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMP INCREASED. INSPECTION REVEALED PARTICLE CONTAMINAT
- [SDR 20000717SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000717SH020), Jun 9, 2000: ENGINE. FAILED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE. RIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND HAD A MINOR LOSS IN POWER. POWER WAS DECREASED AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO MINIMUM REDLINE. METAL
- [SDR 20000503SH048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000503SH048), Apr 12, 2000: HOSE. SPLIT. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO GRADUALLY DROP. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FEATHERED PROPELLER. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 8 CYLINDER CROSS-CONNE
- [SDR 99ZZZX4686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4686), Nov 26, 1999: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. EN ROUTE FROM MWO/BAK - RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMP AND OIL PRESSURE WENT TO RED LINE. RETURNED TO GWO. SUSPECT MASTER ROD HEAVILY FAILURE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX4423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4423), Nov 11, 1999: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. AFTER DEPARTURE FROM MWO, RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO REDLINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MWO. METAL FOUND IN OIL SCREEN. SUBMI
- [SDR 99ZZZX4016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4016), Sep 27, 1999: CAMSHAFT. FAILED. IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND PROP FEATHERED. MAINTENANCE FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON REAR CYLINDERS. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED REAR
- [SDR 99ZZZX3680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3680), Aug 23, 1999: BEARING. FAILED. AT CRUISE POWER SETTING, LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO VIN. FOUND METAL IN SCREEN AND REAR VALVES NOT MOVING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED REAR MAIN BEARI
- [SDR 99ZZZX2979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2979), Jul 20, 1999: CYLINDER. CRACKED. AFTER LEVELING OFF, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND BACKFIRE. SECURED ENGINE AND FEATHERED PROPELLER. MAINTENANCE FOUND CYLINDER NR 1 CRACKED. REPLACED CYLINDER

All 95: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c/reports.md

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