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    Airframe Family: Boeing B377 / C-97 Stratofreighter
    Latest Model:KC-97G-25-BO Stratofreighter
    Last Military Serial:52-2656 USAF
    Construction Number:16687
    Last Civil Registration:HI-481
    Compressed ID:Boeing KC-97G-25-BO sn 52-2656 USAF...
    Latest Owner or Location:Belize Air International

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a KC-97G-25-BO by Boeing at Seattle, Washington, USA.

    Circa 1952

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 52-2656.

    Converted.

    Circa 1952

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 52-2656.

    Converted.

    To unknown owner with c/r N197KC.

    To unknown owner with c/r N197KC (KC-97G, 522656).

    To unknown owner with c/r HI-481.

    Written off.

    To Southern Utah Air Museum, Washington, UT.
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    By 30 July 1987

    To Belize Air International with new c/r HI-481 (Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter, 16687).

    30 July 1987

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. There were five fatalities. The cargo flight departed Mexico City-Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX/MMMX), Mexico and was destined for Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA), United States of America. The accident occurred at Mexico City (Mexico) while in the initial climb. Narrative: The aircraft, carrying horses to Miami took off in an overloaded condition. Cargo shifted on climbout and the aircraft collided with a high ground before crashing onto the busy Mexico City-Toluca highway...
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.
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