Douglas DC-6
17 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1953 to 1959; half of them date from 1957 or earlier. Alaska has the most (13). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DC-6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 4 engines
- Common engines
- P & W R-2800 Series (9), P&W Dw-Cb Series (2), P & W R-2000 Series (1)
- Seats
- 96
- Cruise speed
- about 216 mph
- Maker on the register
- Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 13, 1996; newest January 27, 2023
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 6 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: Tatonduk Outfitters LTD · Everts Air Fuel INC · Nighthawk Air Systems INC · Bank Of Utah Trustee · Alaska Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 16 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 8 most recent of 16 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-6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
17 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Douglas DC-6s?
Alaska, with 13.
Who owns the Douglas DC-6?
100% 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 · 7 DC-6A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N578AS | Douglas DC-6A |
Nighthawk Air Systems INC Miami, Florida |
Experimental | 2023-01-27 | Valid |
| N851CE | Douglas DC-6A |
Everts Air Cargo Fairbanks, Alaska |
None on file | 2013-11-19 | Valid |
| N400UA | Douglas DC-6A |
Tatonduk Outfitters LTD Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2011-03-29 | Valid |
| N7780B | Douglas DC-6A |
Everts Air Fuel INC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2005-06-06 | Valid |
| N3047V | Douglas DC-6A |
Tatonduk Outfitters LTD Fairbanks, Alaska |
None on file | 2002-05-20 | Valid |
| N70BF | Douglas DC-6A |
Florida Air Transport INC Miami Lakes, Florida |
Standard | 2000-09-06 | Valid |
| N9056R | Douglas DC-6A |
Tatonduk Outfitters LTD Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2000-08-23 | Valid |