# NTSB investigations: Douglas DC3C

A list on [Douglas DC3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 57 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA040.md): Douglas DC3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 8, 2026 · N115U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA19CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA492.md): Douglas DC3C · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2019 · N59314 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3C · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N777YA · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N777YA · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC3C · Quetzaltenanang, Guatemala · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 1998 · N3FY · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA114.md): Douglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N305SF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N67588 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3C · Moss Town, Haiti · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 1998 · N200MF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA024.md): Douglas DC-3C · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N59316 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3C · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · Destroyed
  > 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 accident was the dark night environmental conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA235.md): Douglas DC-3C · Lobito, Central African Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 1994 · N96BF · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA085.md): Douglas DC-3C · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N3433Y · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Douglas DC3C · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N907Z · Substantial damage
  > 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 the snow covered, icy runway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA003.md): Douglas DC-3C · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N781T · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3C · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1993 · N8056 · Substantial damage
  > 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 failure.
- [NTSB MIA92IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA093.md): Douglas DC-3C · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N135FS · Minor damage
  > 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 forward center of gravity limit being exceeded and subsequent nose…
- [NTSB MIA91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA140.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-3C · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N134FS · Destroyed
  > 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 loss of control (stall), and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA015.md): Douglas DC-3C · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1985 · N777YA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA029.md): Douglas DC3C · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N3433U · Substantial damage
  > Due to low oil pressure and high oil temp the right eng was secured. During the precautionary landing gear extension was delayed until aprx 800 ft AGL. Since the right eng powers the only hydraulic pump a landing gear down and locked condition was not…
- [NTSB ANC83FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA103.md): Douglas DC-3 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N95460 · Substantial damage
  > The acft had an in-flt fire in the accessory section of the lt eng. According to the passenger there was a long delay between outbreak of fire and corrective action by the crew. The passengers also commented on the lack of communication from the cockpit to…
- [NTSB DEN83FTE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE10.md): Douglas DC-3C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N29958 · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged a wing during landing touchdown in IMC weather conditions. The pilot had broken out misaligned with therwy. As the airspeed decayed during the transition from IFR to VFR the co-pilot took control because he thought he couldsee the rwy better.…
- [NTSB FTW82DA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA302.md): Douglas DC-3C · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N102BL · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff at about 800 ft AGL, the left engine oil temperate became high and reportedly there was a loss of oil pressure. The pilot reported that he then feathered the left engine and declared an emergency. On final approach, he did not get a safe…
- [NTSB MIA82FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA128.md): Douglas DC-3C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N95C · Destroyed
  > After a local maintenance flight the crew returned to St. Petersburg to practice full stop landings. Shortly after becoming airborne during the 2nd takeoff, the right eng experienced a power loss. The acft was observed to climb to about 50 ft AGL, then veer…
- [NTSB ANC81DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA061.md): Douglas DC-3 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1981 · N56KS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80IA103.md): Douglas DC3C · St Thomas, VI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1979 · N100SD · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK79DAMS7](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DAMS7.md): Douglas DC-3 · Honolulu (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1979 · N63250 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA074.md): Douglas DC3C · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1979 · N59314 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA031.md): Douglas DC-3C · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1978 · N4996E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA070.md): Douglas DC-3 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1978 · N51D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC026.md): Douglas DC-3C · Wakeman, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1975 · N144A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP006.md): Douglas DC-3C · Middletown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1975 · N423MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM041.md): Douglas DC-3 · Ft Lauderdale (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1975 · N9BC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM088.md): Douglas DC3C · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1974 · N90830 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74IL065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74IL065.md): Douglas DC3C · Imperial, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1974 · N190BB · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN006.md): Douglas DC-3 · Windsor Lks, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1971 · N74844 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA021.md): Douglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1970 · N47 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70AA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA080.md): Douglas DC-3C · Barrow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1970 · N75430 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0012.md): Douglas DC-9 · Eglin Af Base, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1969 · N895 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0056.md): Douglas DC-3 · No.Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1969 · N65134 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0041.md): Douglas DC-3C · Teterboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1968 · N64423 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK68X0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0128.md): Douglas DC-3 · Trigol, Ethiopia · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1968 · N91260 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68A0033.md): Douglas DC-3C · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1968 · N525W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK68X0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0123.md): Douglas DC-3 · Diboc, Ethiopia · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1968 · N91260 · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN68A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68A0027.md): Douglas DC-3C · Denver, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1967 · N65276 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0070.md): Douglas DC-3C · Merced, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1967 · N54370 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0026.md): Douglas DC-3 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1966 · N4996E · No damage
- [NTSB MKC66A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0069.md): Douglas DC-3 · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1966 · N75028 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0077.md): Douglas C47A · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1966 · N86462 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66I0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66I0045.md): Douglas DC-3 · La Verne, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1965 · N29 · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC66A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66A0010.md): Douglas DC-3 · Mc Carthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1965 · N91314 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3021457', '3021455')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c/ntsb

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