Douglas DC-3
155 on the U.S. register across 16 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1936 to 1987; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (18). 89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DC-3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- P & W R-1830 Series (82), Wright C9Gc&D Series (8), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (7)
- Seats
- 32
- Cruise speed
- about 150 mph
- Maker on the register
- Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 16, 1966; newest September 9, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Wisconsin18Texas15Florida15California14Alaska11Ohio9Nevada6Utah4North Carolina4Kansas4Delaware4Washington3
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation78 (50%)LLC55 (35%)Individual16 (10%)Government5 (3%)Co-owned1 (0.6%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC3C | 36 | 1942 to 1958 | 23.2% |
| DC3 | 32 | 1937 to 1952 | 20.6% |
| DC3C-S1C3G | 30 | 1940 to 1987 | 19.4% |
| DC3A | 13 | 1937 to 1947 | 8.4% |
| DC3C-R-1830-90C | 10 | 1942 to 1949 | 6.5% |
| DC3C 1830-94 | 8 | 1943 to 1945 | 5.2% |
| DC3-G202A | 7 | 1940 to 1944 | 4.5% |
| DC3C-S4C4G | 5 | 1942 to 1944 | 3.2% |
| DC-3A-S1C3G | 5 | 1936 to 1944 | 3.2% |
| DC3A-S4C4G | 2 | 1937 to 1940 | 1.3% |
| DC-3C-TP | 2 | 1943 to 1944 | 1.3% |
| DC3C-SC3G | 1 | 1944 | 0.6% |
| DC3C-R | 1 | 1943 | 0.6% |
| DC3A 1830-94 | 1 | — | 0.6% |
| DC3-G102A | 1 | 1939 | 0.6% |
| DC-3S/R4D-8 | 1 | — | 0.6% |
When they were built by decade · 40 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid152 (98%)Revoked3 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard119 (77%)None on file16 (10%)Multiple7 (5%)Experimental5 (3%)Restricted4 (3%)Special flight permit3 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC16Preferred Airparts LLC5International Air Services INC Trustee3American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum3Airborne Holdings INC3Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee2Military Aircraft Restoration CORP2Lee County Mosquito Control District2Florida Air Cargo INC2Desert Air Transport INC2Big Flats LLC2Yankee Air Force INC1
Fleet pages: Basler Turbo Conversions LLC · Preferred Airparts LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Airborne Holdings INC · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Military Aircraft Restoration CORP · Lee County Mosquito Control District
Accident history NTSB records · 22 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
2026-05-08ANC26LA040 · DC3C N115U · accident near Anchorage, AK · no injuries
2022-04-08DCA22WA113 · DC3 HK5016 · accident near San Felipe · no injuries
2021-07-08GAA21WA172 · DC3 HK2820 · accident near Restrepo, OF · 3 killed
2020-08-26DCA20WA139 · DC3 HK2006 · incident near San Jose Del Guaviere · no injuries
2019-08-01GAA19CA492 · DC3C N59314 · accident near Kenai, AK · no injuries
2019-03-09ERA19WA121 · DC3 HK2494 · accident near Vereda La Bendicion · 14 killed
2019-01-21CEN19LA056 · DC3C N467KS · accident near Kidron, OH · 2 killed
2018-07-21WPR18FA201 · DC3 N47HL · accident near Burnet, TX · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 22 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Douglas DC-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
155 as of October 2, 2026, counting 16 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Douglas DC-3s?
Wisconsin, with 18.
Who owns the Douglas DC-3?
89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 30 DC3C-S1C3G (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1350A | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Alaska Skypower LLC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Restricted | 2026-07-25 | Valid |
| N33VW | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Kourtis Vintage Aviation LLC Owasso, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-10-18 | Valid |
| N844TH | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
N844Th LLC California, Maryland |
Multiple | 2024-12-05 | Valid |
| N472AF | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Vintage Wings Aircraft LLC Center Point, Indiana |
Standard | 2024-11-05 | Valid |
| N150D | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Qualitair LLC Trustee Michelstadt, |
Standard | 2022-10-17 | Valid |
| N115SA | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-07-05 | Valid |
| N431HM | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee Snellville, Georgia |
None on file | 2022-03-14 | Valid |
| N63440 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Alaska Crew INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Multiple | 2020-09-28 | Valid |
| N983DC | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Greystone Housing Foundation INC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2020-03-16 | Valid |
| N74589 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Tunison Foundation INC Oxford, Connecticut |
Standard | 2018-12-28 | Valid |
| N856YB | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2018-09-19 | Valid |
| N856KB | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2018-09-18 | Valid |
| N856LT | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2018-09-17 | Valid |
| N856QB | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2018-09-17 | Valid |
| N64784 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Cleveland Detroit Flying Service LLC Solvang, California |
Standard | 2018-09-05 | Valid |
| N566PT | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Priority Air Charter LLC Kidron, Ohio |
Standard | 2016-01-26 | Valid |
| N167TW | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2015-08-18 | Valid |
| N57626 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Nord Aviation INC Pembina, North Dakota |
Restricted | 2014-04-11 | Valid |
| N15MA | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Florida Air Cargo Davie, Florida |
Standard | 2013-10-22 | Valid |
| N141JR | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Thirsty 13Th LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2011-10-04 | Valid |
| N1944A | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Individual owner Florida |
Limited | 2011-07-21 | Valid |
| N16005 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
N1944M LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2008-05-09 | Valid |
| N1XP | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Duggy Foundation Page, North Dakota |
Standard | 2007-08-28 | Valid |
| N574JB | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
War Eagles Air Museum Santa Teresa, New Mexico |
Standard | 2007-04-10 | Valid |
| N345AB | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum Geneseo, New York |
Standard | 2005-04-11 | Valid |
| N5106X | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mount Pleasant, Texas |
Standard | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N115NA | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Standard | 1997-12-16 | Valid |
| N33623 | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Dakota Aviation Museum INC Mason, New Hampshire |
Standard | 1993-09-17 | Valid |
| N138D | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Museum Of Flight Foundation Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 1992-04-14 | Valid |
| N3239T | Douglas DC3C-S1C3G |
Valiant Air Command INC Titusville, Florida |
Standard | 1983-01-06 | Valid |