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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-80-DL
    Last Military Serial:43-15291 USAAF
    Construction Number:19757
    Last Civil Registration:PP-VCS
    Latest Owner or Location:Varig

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-47A-80-DL by Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

    Circa 1943

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 43-15291.

    To unknown owner with c/r NC57654.

    To S. A. Empresa de Viacao with c/r PP-VCS.

    By 18 October 1957

    Operated by Varig.

    18 October 1957

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. There were three fatalities. The cargo flight departed Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS (POA/SBPA), Brazil and was destined for Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH/SBSP), Brazil. The accident occurred at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS (POA) (Brazil) while taking off. Narrative: The DC-3 drifted to the right during takeoff. When the drift became excessive, the pilot tried to lift off at a too low speed. The aircraft touched the ground again past the runway but rebounded and flew on...

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    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
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