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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-45-DL
    Last Military Serial:42-24128 USAAF
    Construction Number:09990
    Last Civil Registration:N200MF {2}
    Compressed ID:Douglas C-47A-45-DL sn 42-24128 USA...
    Latest Owner or Location:Missionary Flights International, Saint Lucie County International Airport, Fort Pierce, Florida

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-47A-45-DL by Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

    Circa 1942

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-24128.

    25 March 1944

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. This was a military flight.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

    To unknown owner with c/r NC66697.

    To unknown owner with c/r N66697.

    23 February 1977

    To Missionary Flights International with new c/r N200MF {2}.

    Based at Missionary Flights International, Saint Lucie County International Airport, Fort Pierce, FL.
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    3 February 1998

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. The international non-scheduled passenger flight departed George Town-Exuma International Airport (GGT/MYEG), Bahamas and was destined for Cap Haitien Airport (CAP/MTCH), Haiti. The accident occurred at George Town-Exuma International Airport (GGT) (Bahamas) while on approach. Narrative: The no. 1 engine had to be feathered following takeoff and the aircraft returned to the airport. The remaining no. 2 engine quit while on finals and the DC-3 crashed short of the runway...
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

    3 February 1998

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at MOSS TOWN, Haiti. The damage was substantial.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    6 April 1999

    Civil registration, N200MF {2}, cancelled.

    Written off.
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