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    Airframe Family: Douglas DC-6 / C-118/R6D Liftmaster
    Latest Model:DC-6A/C
    Construction Number:45532
    Last Civil Registration:HB-IBT
    Latest Owner or Location:Balair

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    Event

    Constructed as a DC-6A/C.

    To unknown owner with c/r G-APNP (DOUGLAS DC-6A, 45532).

    By 7 May 1969

    To Balair with c/r HB-IBT (Douglas DC-6A/C, 45532/1025).
    Operated for International Red Cross.

    7 May 1969

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was destroyed. There were four fatalities. The cargo flight departed Cotonou Airport (COO/DBBB), Benin and was destined for Uli Airstrip, Nigeria. The accident occurred at 11 km (6. 9 mls) from Uli Airstrip (Nigeria) while on approach. Narrative: Crashed short of the runway during a direct approach on the darkened airstrip. The wreck and more than ten tons of foodstuffs and relief supplies were destroyed by fire.

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