Dates

Event

Constructed as a C-47A-30-DK by Douglas at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.

New construction number, 25235, assigned to the airframe.

By 30 June 1944

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 43-47974.

1946

To J P Riddle and Co with new c/r NC54364.

July 1946

To Laminacao de US Metais SA with new c/r PP-RSX.

24 April 1950

To Empresa de Transportes Aerovias Brasil with new c/r PP-AXI {2}.

16 April 1960

To Banco de US Credito da Amazonia with new c/r PT-BIG.

9 November 1962

To Antonio Z Lindoso keeping c/r PT-BIG.

23 November 1962

To Paraense Transportes Aereos with new c/r PP-BTU (Douglas C-47A (DC-3), 25235/13790).

15 February 1964

Crashed.
Summary: The airframe was written off. The domestic scheduled passenger flight departed Rio Branco Airport, AC (RBR/SBRB), Brazil and was destined for Porto Velho Airport, RO (PVH/SBPV), Brazil. The accident occurred at 40 km (25 mls) from Tabajara, RO (Brazil) while en route. Narrative: Emergency landing in jungle after 20-30 minutes in flight. Nine crew and 25 passengers rescued after eight days.
For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

15 February 1964

Photographer: The Latin American Aviation Historical Society
Notes: On February 15, 1964, a Douglas C-47A, Brazil registration PP-BTU (C/N 25235/13790), of Paraense Servicios Aereos, made an emergency landing in the jungle, 20 minutes after departing the Rio Branco airport, in Acre. The crew of 9 and 25 passengers were rescued unharmed 8 days later

Written off.