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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 5 DC3C-S4C4G (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N941AT | Douglas DC3C-S4C4G |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Experimental | 2026-09-09 | Valid |
| N25641 | Douglas DC3C-S4C4G |
Jb Air Services LLC Brighton, Colorado |
Standard | 2018-07-16 | Valid |
| N105CA | Douglas DC3C-S4C4G |
Champaign Aviation Museum Urbana, Ohio |
Standard | 2013-04-05 | Valid |
| N130D | Douglas DC3C-S4C4G |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2005-12-15 | Valid |
| N8704 | Douglas DC3C-S4C4G |
Yankee Air Force INC Belleville, Michigan |
Standard | 1982-11-12 | Valid |