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N2878F

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1953 Douglas DC-6A · Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series

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Cancelled: September 25, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 44660
Year built: 1953
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, transport
Airworthiness date: April 5, 1978
Certificate issued: December 13, 1984
Last registry action: January 8, 1988
Mode S code: A2EB72
Owner when cancelled: Northern Pacific Transport Inc
Location: Anchorage, AK
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelDouglas DC-6ATCDS 6A3 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-2800 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N2878F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ANC85FA118Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEgegik, AKAirplane accelerated to v 1 and struck through on sandy beach. The nose pitched up and the pilot lost directional control. The airplane struck adjacent bank caught fire. It was totally destroyed.Jul 7, 1985 · Destroyed NTSB ANC80IA093Incident · No injuriesClosedDillingham, AKAug 26, 1980 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2878F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850706036779ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Egegik, AKDuring takeoff run on a beach,nose wheel struck a rut and aircraft swerved into a bluff. Fire destroyed the aircraftJul 6, 1985 · Destroyed Incident 19800826065589ILevel Off Touchdown · Dillingham, AKNose gear retracted after touchdown. No mechanical found, pilot denied accidental retraction.Aug 26, 1980 · Minor damage