| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-FEDO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair 580/F |
| C/n (msn): | 180 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Freight NZ |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KelownaMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYLW IATA: YLW Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 9 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 138216 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1954 United Airlines took over a cancelled order for two CV340s by Pioneer Airlines. This one was registered N73154 . Sold in 1968 and converted to a CV580, the airliner would fly for several corporations like Aero Spacelines, Armstrong Cork / Armstrong World Industries and Hubbard Broadcasting. Pictured with Kelowna Flightcraft being prepared for Airfreight NZ with whom it would be registered ZK-FTB in July. Unfortunately, the freighter would crash into Manukau Harbour after taking off from Auckland, NZ on July 31, 1989 during a scheduled / training flight. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 April 2019, and has since been viewed 323 times. |