Dates

Event

1949

Constructed as a YC-122C.

Circa 1949

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 49-2882.

Circa 1949

Transferred to Assigned to the 16th Troop Carrier Squadron (Assault), Stewart AFB, TN.

1956

To Chris D. Stoltzfus, of Coatesville, PA with new c/r N122R.

28 April 1957

Converted by Hamilton A/C to be used for forest fire fighting, and for aerial spraying including grasshoppers, Spruce Budworm and Gypsy Moth.

Photographer: Ken Stoltzfus

22 June 1967

To Mobile Aircraft Inc, Mobile, AL keeping c/r N122R.

7 September 1968

Destroyed in a crash.
Summary: The airframe was a loss. This was a cargo flight. Narrative: The YC-122 cargo plane was engaged in transporting loads of cement from Galena, Alaska to a DEW Line site. While en route the no. 1 cylinder of the right hand engine failed. The pilot diverted to Golovin, Alaska. However, a go around had to be executed. While manoeuvering the aircraft stalled and impacted the water.
For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

By 7 September 1968

To unknown owner with c/r N122R.

7 September 1968

Crashed.
The incident occurred at Golovin, AK, United States. The time was 1722 hours. The damage was substantial. The engine failed or malfunctioned while cruising. Stalled during a landing go-around. The factors included; came to rest in water. There was complete power loss in the failure of one engine. Report remarks include: No. One cylinder failed right engine. Initiated go around at too low airspeed.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

18 September 2009

Civil registration, N122R, cancelled.