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    Airframe Family: Convair CV-240/340/440/580/600/640 / C-131 / R4Y / T-29
    Latest Model:VC-131H Samaritan
    Last Military Serial:54-2816 USAF
    Construction Number:340-220
    Compressed ID:Convair VC-131H sn 54-2816 USAF cn...
    Latest Owner or Location:89th MAW, Andrews Air Force Base, MD

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-131D-CO by Convair at San Diego, CA.

    Circa October 1954

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 54-2816.

    Converted to a C-131E.

    By 1968

    Converted to a VC-131H.

    By 1968

    Transferred to 89th MAW, Andrews Air Force Base, MD.

    Circa 1968

    Used to transport President and ex-President Lyndon B. Johnson.

    1975


    Photographer: SMSGT. Dana Nichols (USAF Retire
    Notes: Photo taken at Elmendorf AFB, CA

    12 May 1977

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was a loss. This was a military flight. The accident occurred at Greenville-Majors Field, TX (GVT) (United States of America) while standing. Narrative: The landing gear accidentally retracted on the ramp. Power was on and propellers turning at time of collapse contributing to damage. The aircraft had just completed an overhaul and was being checked out at time of accident.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.
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