Dates

Event

1943

Constructed as a C-47A-50-DL by Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

3 September 1943

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-24315.

22 May 1947

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Forca Aerea Brasileira with s/n 2045.

To Aero Express of Guatemala with new c/r N49454.

1 January 1987

Photographer: Larry Johnson
Notes: At Kendall - Tamiami in Florida

By 10 March 1987

To Aero Express with new c/r N49454 (Douglas C-47A (DC-3), 10177).

10 March 1987

Shot down by Honduras AF Dassault Mystere fighter on Mar 10, 1987 near Palamital, Honduras on what may have been an illegal drug flight. - 3 crew killed. Using a fake call sign of HK-313.

10 March 1987

Involved in an incident.
Summary: The airframe was written off. There were two fatalities. This was an illegal flight. The event occurred at near Guarita (Honduras) while en route. Narrative: The DC-3 was shot down by a Honduran Air Force Dassault Mystere fighter plane after the pilot failed to identify himself. The aircraft used the fake callsign HK-313. Officials said that they suspected the plane was involved in smuggling narcotics. The airplane had departed Guatemala City at 09:39 on a test flight to El Estor. After takeoff the crew radioed that they wanted to return to Guatemala City...
For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.