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    Airframe Family: Douglas DC-1 / DC-2/R2D / DC-3 Dakota / C-47/R4D Skytrain / C-53 Skytrooper
    Latest Model:C-47A-60-DL
    Last Military Serial:663 RCAF
    Construction Number:10202
    Last Civil Registration:HK-3031
    Compressed ID:Douglas C-47A-60-DL sn 663 RCAF cn...
    Latest Owner or Location:Servicios Aereos Petroleros, (SAEP), Colombia

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-47A-60-DL by Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

    7 September 1943

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-24340.

    16 September 1944

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 663.

    12 December 1969

    To Austin Airways with new c/r CF-AAL {1}.

    From 27 June 1973 to 1979

    To Alberta and Northern A irlines, Calgary with new c/r CF-TKX.

    23 July 1973

    Leased to Superior Airways.

    1974

    Leased to Raga Construction Ltd, Fort Saint John, BC.

    1975

    Leased to Reindeer Air Service.

    1976

    Leased to Pem Air Ltd.

    From 21 May 1981 to December 1983

    To Century A/irline, Olathe, KS with new c/r N211Q (DC3C, 10202).

    1 December 1983

    To Servicios Aereos Petroleros, (SAEP), Colombia with new c/r HK-3031 (Douglas C-47A (DC-3), 10202).


    Photographer: The Latin American Aviation Historical Society

    8 February 1986

    Destroyed in a crash.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. The cargo flight departed Bogota-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO), Colombia and was destined for Rondon Airport (RON), Colombia. The accident occurred at near Bogota-Eldorado Airport (BOG) (Colombia) while on approach. Narrative: The no. 1 engine lost power and the prop was feathered on climbout. The left wingtip hit the ground during a turn back to the runway. The aircraft crashed and burst into flames.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.
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