# Douglas VC-47D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021478
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: VC-47D
- 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: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-vc-47d

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 MIA80FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA058), Apr 23, 1980: Douglas C-47B (N709Z), Dania, FL, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19800423010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800423010499A), Apr 23, 1980: Doug DC3 (N709Z), Dania, FL, Destroyed. Had gear unsafe light. Started go-around without advancing props. Co-pilot delayed clean-up. Settled into trees.

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