Dates

Event

Constructed as a C-47A-10-DK by Douglas at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.

Circa 1942

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-92621.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n KG407.

To unknown owner with c/r CF-TEI.

By 27 July 1966

To Frontier Airlines (FL) with c/r N4994E (Douglas C-47A (DC-3), 12442).

27 July 1966

Crashed.
Summary: The airframe was written off. The domestic scheduled passenger flight departed Gallup-Senator Clark Airport, NM (GUP/KGUP), United States of America and was destined for Albuquerque Sunport Airport, NM (ABQ/KABQ), United States of America. The accident occurred at Gallup Airport, NM (GUP) (United States of America) while taking off. Narrative: Swerved off the runway and ended up in a ditch. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1) Co-pilot - improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls; 2) Pilot-in-command - failed to maintain directional control, failed to abort takeoff, and inadequate supervision of flight...

By 27 July 1966

To Frontier Airlines Inc with c/r N4994E.

27 July 1966

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number DEN67A0011: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:53 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Gallup Airport, Gallup, NM. Ground looped or water swerved during the takeoff run. Collided with ditches during the takeoff run. A fire broke out after impact.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

Written off.