Lockheed 188A Electra

Lockheed 188A Electra

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06/18/2007. This aircraft was first flown in March 1959, registered as N1883. It was used by Lockheed till it was sold to Ansatt in January 1960. On February 5, 1960 it was handed over to Ansatt and registered as VH-RMC. Between November 12, 1971 and May 30, 1971 the aircraft was converted to a freighter by Lockheed.

The aircraft was withdrawn from Ansatt service on February 1, 1984 and subsequently sold to Turbo Power International Airways, Miami, Florida, USA, being registered as N357Q on September 20, 1984. The aircraft was lost when it crashed after a missed approach to Kansas City Downtown Airport, Kansas, on January 5, 1985. The three crew were killed.


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06/18/2007. This aircraft was first flown in March 1959, registered as N1883. It was used by Lockheed till it was sold to Ansatt in January 1960. On February 5, 1960 it was handed over to Ansatt and registered as VH-RMC. Between November 12, 1971 and May 30, 1971 the aircraft was converted to a freighter by Lockheed. The aircraft was withdrawn from Ansatt service on February 1, 1984 and subsequently sold to Turbo Power International Airways, Miami, Florida, USA, being registered as N357Q on September 20, 1984. The aircraft was lost when it crashed after a missed approach to Kansas City Downtown Airport, Kansas, on January 5, 1985. The three crew were killed.