# Douglas SUPER R4D-8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021474
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: SUPER R4D-8
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 32
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 150 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-super-r4d-8

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N27TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27TN): [Transnorthern LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANSNORTHERN%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 43332
- [N321L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321L): [Nord Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), built 1951, S/N 43345
- [N44GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44GH): [Flight Data Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20DATA%20INC), [Roanoke, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Roanoke), S/N 43393

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123), Jun 13, 2005: Douglas R4D-8 (N3906J), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20050613013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050613013079A), Jun 13, 2005: Doug R4D8 (N3906J), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On June 13, 2005, at 1548 EDT, a Douglas R4D-8, N3906J, crashed shortly after takeoff from fort Lauderdale executive airport, in fort Lauderdale,…
- [Incident 19920724040179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920724040179I), Jul 24, 1992: Doug R4D8 (N3906J), Newburgh, NY. Upon arrival at airport the aircraft was inspected by U.S. Customs. Found aircraft was not registered.
- [Incident 19871218075459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871218075459I), Dec 18, 1987: Doug R4D8 (N973SN), Kansas City, MO. Number two engine shutdown in descent. Landed ok. Found water in fuel strainer and tank sumps.

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