Douglas DC3C

FAA incident reports · 115

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Accident 20260508005109ADouglas DC3C · Anchorage, AKOn 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 taxiway seaira, the right wing collided with a ground tug positioned on the taxiway causing…May 8, 2026 · N115U · Substantial damageIncident 20240609013379IDouglas DC3C · Chesterfield, MOPilots 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 engine began to vibrate more severely and began to run rough. The pilots ran through the in-flight…Jun 9, 2024 · N345VJ · No damageIncident 20201026015469IDouglas DC3C · Houma, LAAt 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 took the runway. As the aircraft rolled along the runway, the aircraft weathervaned and moved to the…Oct 26, 2020 · N932H · No damageAccident 20190731013059ADouglas DC3C · Kenai, AKAircraft flew a right hand pattern for runway 23. On final, experienced turbulence and approximately a 22+ knot left quartering headwind with gusts. Pilot planned a 3-point landing, but at vref on short final, experienced a "sinker" and the "tailwheel hit…Jul 31, 2019 · N59314 · Substantial damageIncident 20151122023329IDouglas DC3C · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot in command failed to maintain adequate obstruction clearance at the runway threshold, impacted a snow berm with both main landing gear, the right main gear subsequently failed, control of the aircraft was lost, and an uncontrolled crash ensued. NTSB…Nov 22, 2015 · N777YA · Substantial damageIncident 20140715017319IDouglas DC3C · Talkeetna, AKAccording 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 diverted to the Talkeetna, AK airport. The airplane was landed with one engine inoperative. The…Jul 15, 2014 · N777YA · No damageIncident 20100807047459IDouglas DC3C · Tyonek, AKAirplane struck known light and weather sock poles, while landing.Aug 7, 2010 · N44587 · Minor damageAccident 20090707047609ADouglas ACF DC3 · Hayes River, AKAfter 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 failed. The tailwheel fork pivoted forward and the weight of the aircraft forced the tailwheel to go…Jul 7, 2009 · N777YAIncident 20080910849029IDoug DC3C · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-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 San Juan (sju) at 1400 EDT, with two personnel onboard. The pilot reported the right gear collapsed…Sep 10, 2008 · N138FS · Minor damageAccident 20060301003409ADoug DC3C · Beluga, AK(-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. The aircraft otherwise landed safely. There was no other damage and there were no injuries to the…Mar 1, 2006 · N777YA · Substantial damageIncident 20010827024159IDoug DC3C · 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 revealed two dzus fasteners failed to secure the accessory panel.Aug 27, 2001 · N99131Incident 20010418007549IDoug DC3C · 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 valley aviation, inc. flight 36, diverted to the Niagara Falls, new york international airport…Apr 18, 2001 · N36APIncident 20000608018169IDoug DC3C · 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 shut down due to the loss of engine oil pressure. Trouble shooting by maintenance revealed metal…Jun 8, 2000 · N932HIncident 19990719024579IDoug DC3C · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXOn 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 any further due to a reported brake problem. The aircraft was located in such a position that it…Jul 19, 1999 · N8021ZIncident 19981222045419IDoug DC3C · Cleveland, OH(-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 16685595. Around ygn aircraft encountered freezing rain and requested to be diverted to cle.…Dec 22, 1998 · N8187E · Minor damageIncident 19981218044029IDoug C47A · Kahului, HI(-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 to prop's after a/c had taxied and shutdown. Approximate 6 inches of prop bent, all six blades.Dec 18, 1998 · N99131 · Minor damageAccident 19980731023929ADoug DC3C · Anchorage, AKLanding tailwheel casting seperated. Damaged tail cone an atachment bulkhead.(.4) on July 31, 1998, at 1526 Alaska daylight time, a Douglas DC-3C airplane, N305SF, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 32 at Anchorage International Airport,…Jul 31, 1998 · N305SF · Substantial damageAccident 19980524014969ADoug DC3C · Anchorage, AKEngines quit on approach. Landed in marshy strip and nosed down. Appears fuel exhaustion the problem. (From .4) the certificated commercial pilot was departing a gravel airstrip with the intentions of doing a few touch-and-go landings for pilot proficiency…May 24, 1998 · N67588 · Substantial damageAccident 19980203000909ADoug DC3CAir 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 of runway. Aircraft experienced number one engine #3 cylinder failure. Shutdown and aircraft…Feb 3, 1998 · N200MF · DestroyedAccident 19971106032569ADoug DC3C · Memphis, TN(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 an instrument approach when the left engine fuel pressure dropped to zero and the engine quit. He…Nov 6, 1997 · N59316 · Substantial damageIncident 19970910029899IDoug DC3C · Kansas City, MONarrative: 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 during take off and the flight was aborted. A certificated A&P mechanic was dispatched from the…Sep 10, 1997 · N9382Incident 19970528019439IDoug DC3C · Toledo, OHNarrative: flight crew diverted to Toledo for a precautionary landing due to #1 engine backfire. Ifc group maintenance removed and replaced a cracked cylinder on #1 engine. End.May 28, 1997 · N9382Accident 19961210037809ADoug DC3C · Boise, IDOn departure inflight fire, attempted to return. Crashed short of runway.Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · Substantial damage · 2 fatalIncident 19960508014349IDoug DC3C · Cincinnati, OHNarrative: 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 rough, an emergency was declared and a landing was made at Cincinnati, luk. At 1525 without further…May 8, 1996 · N9382Incident 19960327010399IDoug DC3C · Kansas City, MONarrative: 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. The pilot stated later that the engine cowling was vibrating and shaking severely. He said that the…Mar 27, 1996 · N9382Incident 19951214044189IDoug DC3C · Altoona, PANarrative: 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 swung to the left to turn around on the runway. The aircraft slid on the ice, causing the left main…Dec 14, 1995 · N139JRIncident 19950311009529IDoug DC3C · Nashville, TNNarrative: 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 marshaller. When the airplane was turned to align for parking on the ramp, the right wing struck an…Mar 11, 1995 · N272R · Minor damageIncident 19941208043899IDoug DC3C · Buffalo, NYDuring climb left engine began to run rough. Shut down and returned NR5 cylinder failure.Dec 8, 1994 · N9382Incident 19941123041849IDoug DC3C · Charlotte, NCEngine problems on climbout. Struck approach lights on final. Landed on runway. Engine problems not addressed.Nov 23, 1994 · N116SA · Minor damageIncident 19940810032829IDoug DC3C · Buffalo, NYRough engine on climbout. Returned. Replaced cam and reduction gear. Front scavager pump.Aug 10, 1994 · N272RAccident 19940318005609ADoug DC3C · Spokane, WAReturning right engine out. ATC saw fire. Dived into ground on final. Cracked cylinder. Failed maintain airspeed.Mar 18, 1994 · N3433Y · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19940131001259ADoug DC3C · Anderson, INCopilot making takeoff. Veered left over corrected. Pilot took over. Poor traction on recovery. Struck VASI light.Jan 31, 1994 · N907Z · Substantial damageIncident 19940127024179IDoug DC3C · Indianapolis, INNarrative: cylinder head separated. The cargo flight departed Indianapolis at 1008Z enroute to knoxville, Tennessee. The captain reported that the airplane had just leveled off at its assigned cruising altitude of 9,000' when the left engine began backfiring…Jan 27, 1994 · N139JRIncident 19931212049669IDoug DC3C · Indianapolis, INAircraft moved forward as pilot started right engine. Struck a ground power unit. Propeller severed from aircraft.Dec 12, 1993 · N139JR · Minor damageIncident 19931026046409IDoug DC3C · Lanai City, HIPilot ground looped to avoid going over embankment. Gusty winds caused airplane to depart runway.Oct 26, 1993 · N99131 · Minor damageAccident 19931007052509ADoug DC3C · San Juan, Puerto RicoDuring taxi to ramp noticed outer section left wing was bent up. Had failed cordwise due to corrosion.Oct 7, 1993 · N781T · Substantial damageAccident 19930420009749ADoug DC3C · Zephyrhills, FLLeft engine fire on climbout. Shut down. Settled into a field. 40 skydivers onboard exhaust clamp broken.Apr 20, 1993 · N8056 · Substantial damageIncident 19930130003439IDoug DC3C · Buffalo, NYSustained a leaking oil radiator en route. Shut engine down. Landed at Buffalo. Plugged radiator. Flown to home base.Jan 30, 1993 · N9923SIncident 19920310011769IDoug DC3C · San Juan, Puerto RicoOn landing rollout pilot braked and aircraft nosed up. Damaged propellers. Engines stopped. No defective systems.Mar 10, 1992 · N135FS · Minor damageIncident 19920105001739IDoug DC3C · Billings, MTNR2 engine failed on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Found engine master link connecting rod failed.Jan 5, 1992 · N305SFIncident 19910909046189IDoug DC3C · Billings, MTFire in left engine during climb. Shut down and fired extinguisher. Returned. Fire department put out fire.Sep 9, 1991 · N67588 · Minor damageIncident 19910809040699IDoug DC3C · Covington - Cin, OHSmoke in cockpit after takeoff. Declared emergency and returned. Found shorted wire.Aug 9, 1991 · N683LSAccident 19910510015239ADoug DC3C · Aguadilla, Puerto RicoBlew a cylinder left engine on takeoff. Failed to feather and tried to return. Stalled, turning into affected engineMay 10, 1991 · N134FS · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19910316014709IDoug DC3 · Billings, MTEngine malfunction on climb. NR1 engine shutdown. Returned. Found faulty oil pump.Mar 16, 1991 · N67588Incident 19910214008699IDoug DC3C · Billings, MTShut NR1 engine down and returned to airport. NR4 cylinder head had cracked and lost all oil pressure.Feb 14, 1991 · N305SF · Minor damageIncident 19901204058669IDoug DC3C · Des Moines, IANR1 engine losing oil pressure on climb. Returned. Found oil leak at the front case oil pressure line.Dec 4, 1990 · N139JRIncident 19901108060109IDoug DC3C · Mountain Home, IDFuel exhaustion occured after switching tanks. Diverted for landing. Tanks had fuel. Suspect ice in line.Nov 8, 1990 · N3433YIncident 19901021053759IDoug C47A · Mokuleia, HIJumper did not have his legs in straps or have chest strap secured when he exited aircraft. Harness came off.Oct 21, 1990 · N99131 · 1 fatalIncident 19901012052529IDoug DC3C · Elmira, NYNR1 engine running rough. Diverted and landed. Engine p lead had moisture on it.Oct 12, 1990 · N9382 · Minor damageIncident 19900725041959IDoug DC3C · Chihuahua, MexicoRight engine blew NR5 cylinder jug off engine. Forced landing on dry lake bed.Jul 25, 1990 · N81B
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