Douglas DC-8-50F · 55CF MSN 45859

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History

Douglas DC-8-55CF, serial number 45859. Delivered to KLM on 26 Feb 1966, registered PH-DCU. Leased to Philippine Airlines on 30 May 1976. Kalaleh Airport returned 2 Aug 1976. Leased to Rich Int'l Airways on 29 Sep 1981. Operated by United Air Lsg Corp in Jul 1983. Re-registered with United Air Lsg Corp on 16 Sep 1983 as N29954. Operated by Orbis Travel Agency on 15 Dec 1983. Leased to Trans Arabian Air Trans in Nov 1983. Orbis returned Aug 1984. Operated by African Air Transport on 1 Feb 1985. Leased to Transafrican Air Cargo in Jun 1985. African Air returned 22 Nov 1985. Operated by Arax Airlines on 22 Nov 1985 as 5N-ARH. 31 Mar 1988 Cairo 4(i) crashed on TO after engine fire on 2nd take off attempt; total time (flying hours) 53.176h. Current status: written off in an accident.