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    Airframe Family: Douglas DC-1 / DC-2/R2D / DC-3 Dakota / C-47/R4D Skytrain / C-53 Skytrooper
    Latest Model:DC-2-118B
    Construction Number:01306
    Last Civil Registration:XA-BKO
    Latest Owner or Location:Pan American Grace Airways (Panagra)

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    Event

    Constructed as a DC-2-118B.

    To Pan American Airways Inc, New York, NY with c/r NC14273 {1} (DC2, 1306).

    Operated by Pan American Grace Airways (Panagra).

    10 October 1936

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. There were three fatalities. The ferrying/positioning flight departed San Salvador-Comalapa International Airport (SAL/MSLP), El Salvador and was destined for Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA/MGGT), Guatemala. The accident occurred at near San Jose Pinula (Guatemala) while en route. Narrative: Flew into the side of a mountain while on a on ferry flight. The crew consisted of Pilot A. Paschal, Co-pilot Al Palmer and Radio Operator J. P. Neyman.

    15 October 1936

    Civil registration, N14273 {1}, cancelled.

    To unknown owner with c/r XA-BKO.

    Written off.


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