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Aircraft type

Douglas DC-8

Occurrences involving a Douglas DC-8, with variants merged.

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Occurrences247149 accidents · 93 incidents · 196 mapped
Fatal occurrences48Fatality total known for 245 of 247
Reported fatalities1,926Plus 235 serious injuries reported
Years1960–201116 Dec 1960 – 10 Sept 2011

By year

Douglas DC-8: occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19601 occurrences in 1960, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).1134
19613 occurrences in 1961, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).383
19625 occurrences in 1962, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).2109
19638 occurrences in 1963, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).1118
196416 occurrences in 1964, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).259
196511 occurrences in 1965, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19668 occurrences in 1966, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).372
196717 occurrences in 1967, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).378
196814 occurrences in 1968, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).112
196921 occurrences in 1969, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).230
197022 occurrences in 1970, 5 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).5172
197111 occurrences in 1971, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
197216 occurrences in 1972, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).4216
19737 occurrences in 1973, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).27
197411 occurrences in 1974, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).3193
19754 occurrences in 1975, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19762 occurrences in 1976, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).173
19779 occurrences in 1977, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).310
19787 occurrences in 1978, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).2193
19793 occurrences in 1979, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19807 occurrences in 1980, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19811 occurrences in 1981, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19823 occurrences in 1982, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19835 occurrences in 1983, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19842 occurrences in 1984, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).153
19851 occurrences in 1985, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19881 occurrences in 1988, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).14
19913 occurrences in 1991, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).1261
19925 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).14
19931 occurrences in 1993, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19943 occurrences in 1994, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19953 occurrences in 1995, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).29
19964 occurrences in 1996, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).228
19972 occurrences in 1997, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).15
19981 occurrences in 1998, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
19991 occurrences in 1999, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
20003 occurrences in 2000, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).13
20011 occurrences in 2001, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
20061 occurrences in 2006, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
20071 occurrences in 2007, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
20101 occurrences in 2010, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00
20111 occurrences in 2011, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1970 (22).00

Airports most often reported

Douglas DC-8: airports most often reported
AirportOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
Miami International Airport (MIA)Miami International Airport (MIA): 5 occurrences, 2.0% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.2.0%15
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): 4 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).1.6%00
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY): 4 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).1.6%13
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): 4 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).1.6%14
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): 3 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).1.2%00
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF): 3 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).1.2%00
Denver International Airport (DEN)Denver International Airport (DEN): 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).0.8%00
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP): 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).0.8%00
Ontario International Airport (ONT)Ontario International Airport (ONT): 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).0.8%00
Orlando International Airport (MCO)Orlando International Airport (MCO): 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Miami International Airport (MIA), 5).0.8%00

Countries

Douglas DC-8: countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 185 occurrences, 74.9% of the occurrences shown. 23 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.74.9%23360
UnknownUnknown: 21 occurrences, 8.5% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).8.5%115
JapanJapan: 4 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).1.6%265
CanadaCanada: 3 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).1.2%3230
EcuadorEcuador: 3 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).1.2%153
IndiaIndia: 3 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).1.2%2184
ColombiaColombia: 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).0.8%00
CubaCuba: 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).0.8%00
ItalyItaly: 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).0.8%2127
MexicoMexico: 2 occurrences, 0.8% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 185).0.8%16

US states and territories

Douglas DC-8: US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
New YorkNew York: 26 occurrences, 10.5% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.10.5%212
FloridaFlorida: 20 occurrences, 8.1% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).8.1%15
CaliforniaCalifornia: 19 occurrences, 7.7% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).7.7%24
New JerseyNew Jersey: 10 occurrences, 4.0% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).4.0%00
IllinoisIllinois: 9 occurrences, 3.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).3.6%00
OhioOhio: 8 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).3.2%14
TexasTexas: 8 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).3.2%00
GeorgiaGeorgia: 7 occurrences, 2.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).2.8%00
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico: 6 occurrences, 2.4% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).2.4%22
VirginiaVirginia: 6 occurrences, 2.4% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (New York, 26).2.4%16

Deadliest occurrences

Douglas DC-8: deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
Nigeria Airways Flight 212011 Jul 1991261King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1
Martinair Flight 1384 Dec 1974191Maskeliya, Sri Lanka1
Loftleiðir Flight 00115 Nov 1978183Katunayake, Sri Lanka1
1960 New York mid-air collision16 Dec 1960134Miller Field, Near New York City, U.S.2
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 83129 Nov 1963118Ste-Thérèse-de-Blainville (near Montreal-Dorval Airport), Quebec, Canada1
Alitalia Flight 1125 May 1972115Mount Longa, near Palermo, Italy1
Air Canada Flight 6215 Jul 1970109Near Toronto International Airport, Brampton, Ontario1
Alitalia Flight 7717 Jul 19629411 km NW of Junnar, Maharashtra, India1
Japan Air Lines Flight 47114 Jun 197290Near Palam International Airport, New Delhi1
Cubana de Aviación Flight 4556 Oct 1976738 km west of Bridgetown, Barbados1

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  1. Air Transport International Douglas DC-8-62F accident

    10 Sept 2011 · Yakota, Japan · not on the map

  2. ASTAR Air Cargo Douglas DC8 73F incident

    7 Jan 2010 · Cincinnati (CVG), OH, United States

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  3. DEN08IA022 · Douglas DC-8-73F

    2 Nov 2007 · Wichita, KS, United States

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  4. UPS Airlines Flight 1307

    7 Feb 2006 · Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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  5. Air Transport International Flight 8101

    14 Dec 2001 · Anchorage, AK, United States

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  6. Emery Worlwide Douglas DC-8-73 incident

    17 Jun 2000 · Seattle, WA, United States

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  7. Emery Worldwide Airlines Douglas DC-8-62F accident

    27 Apr 2000 · Denver, CO, United States

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  8. Emery Worldwide Airlines Flight 17

    16 Feb 2000 · Sacramento Mather Airport, Mather, California, United States · 3 fatal

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  9. Emery Worldwide Airlines Flight 638

    17 Dec 1999 · Indianapolis, IN, United States

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  10. Fine Airlines Douglas DC-8-51 incident

    29 Apr 1998 · Brownsville, TX, United States

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  11. Fine Air Services Flight 363

    20 Nov 1997 · Miami, FL, United States

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  12. Fine Air Flight 101

    7 Aug 1997 · Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida, United States · 5 fatal

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  13. Airborne Express Douglas DC8-62 incident

    30 Dec 1996 · Orlando, FL, United States

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  14. Airborne Express Flight 827

    22 Dec 1996 · East River Mountain, Narrows, Virginia, United States · 6 fatal

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  15. IAD96LA052 · Douglas DC-8-62

    20 Mar 1996 · Wilmington, OH, United States

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  16. LAC Colombia Flight 028

    4 Feb 1996 · Mariano Roque Alonso, near Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, Luque, Paraguay · 22 fatal

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  17. Flight 559 · Douglas DC-8-71

    13 May 1995 · Louisville, KY, United States

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  18. Millon Air Flight 705

    28 Apr 1995 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · 6 fatal

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  19. Air Transport International Flight 782

    16 Feb 1995 · Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, Missouri, United States · 3 fatal

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  20. Fine Airlines Douglas DC-8-54F incident

    25 Dec 1994 · NEW YORK, NY, United States

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  21. Air Transport International Douglas DC-8-71F accident

    30 Nov 1994 · Chicago, IL, United States

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  22. Flight 861 · Douglas DC-8-61

    15 Mar 1994 · Covington, KY, United States

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  23. American International Flight 1827

    15 Sept 1993 · Toledo, OH, United States

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  24. Connie Kalitta Services Douglas DC-8-52 accident

    9 Dec 1992 · Denver, CO, United States

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  25. Airborne Express Douglas DC-8-61 incident

    28 Aug 1992 · Morton Grove, IL, United States

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  26. United Parcel Service Douglas DC-8-71F incident

    21 Aug 1992 · Miami, FL, United States

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  27. Air Transport International Flight 805

    15 Feb 1992 · Swanton, Ohio, (near Toledo Express Airport), United States · 4 fatal

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  28. American Airlines Boeing 767-323ER incident

    8 Feb 1992 · Miami, FL, United States

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  29. Flagship Express Douglas DC-8-63 incident

    13 Nov 1991 · Toledo, OH, United States

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  30. Nigeria Airways Flight 2120

    11 Jul 1991 · King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · 261 fatal

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  31. Air Transport International Douglas DC-8-62 accident

    12 Mar 1991 · Jamaica, NY, United States

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  32. 1988 Arax Airlines Douglas DC-8 accident near Cairo

    31 Mar 1988 · near Cairo, Egypt · 4 fatal

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  33. Delta Airlines Douglas DC-8-71 incident

    8 Sept 1985 · WEST PALM BCH, FL, United States

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  34. Aeroservicios Ecuatorianos Flight 767-103

    18 Sept 1984 · Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador · 53 fatal

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  35. Arrow Air Douglas DC-8-63 accident

    23 Apr 1984 · Miami, FL, United States

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  36. DCA84AA005 · Douglas DC-8-63F

    25 Oct 1983 · Norfolk, VA, United States

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  37. United Airlines Douglas DC-8-71 incident

    20 Jul 1983 · Chicago, IL, United States

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  38. United Airlines Douglas DC-8 incident

    5 Jul 1983 · Chicago, IL, United States

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  39. FTW83IA193 · Douglas DC-8-63F

    16 Apr 1983 · DFW AIRPORT, TX, United States

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  40. United Airlines Douglas DC-8-71 incident

    10 Apr 1983 · Minneapolis, MN, United States

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  41. Japan Air Lines Flight 792

    17 Sept 1982 · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai, China

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  42. Northeastern Int'L. Airways Douglas DC8-52 accident

    29 May 1982 · ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO · not on the map

  43. United Airlines Douglas DC-8-61 incident

    27 May 1982 · NEAR GOSHEN, IN, United States · not on the map

  44. Swearingen SA226 · Newark, NJ

    29 May 1981 · Newark, NJ, United States

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  45. Douglas DC-8 · Phoenix, AZ

    29 Dec 1980 · Phoenix, AZ, United States

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  46. Douglas DC-8 · Atlanta, GA

    3 Dec 1980 · Atlanta, GA, United States

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  47. Douglas DC-8 · Miami, FL

    11 Nov 1980 · Miami, FL, United States

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  48. Douglas DC-8 · Jamaica, NY

    13 Jul 1980 · Jamaica, NY, United States

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  49. Douglas DC-8 · Greensboro, NC

    25 Jun 1980 · Greensboro, NC, United States

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  50. Douglas DC-8 · Atlanta, GA

    22 May 1980 · Atlanta, GA, United States

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