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Malaybalay City, Bukidnon (off airport)

It is quite a site to see an off-airport derelict aircraft. I passed by this one while travelling on public transportation from Davao to Cagayan de Oro City.
I intentionally came back a few times using a private vehicle to take photos of her.


Manufacturer: Aero Commander
Model/Type: 500B
Role: Utility and transport aircraft
C/N: 1040-41
Registration: RP 48
Year: 1960

Aircraft history:
- Deregistered 3/12/04
- New Tribes Missionary Foundation, NASULI. - Back in the mid-90s RP-48 clipped a fence while on short finals at the Nasuli Air Strip (Bangcud)
"It was subsequently written off due to logistical difficulties in progressing the significant repairs required from such a remote location." Source: Aero Commander historian Russell L.
- Philippine Air Force (PAF - civilian colors) Aug 1975 to 1995
- Jungle Aviation And Radio Service (JAARS) N9395R (USA)
Aero Commander AC 500B  'Commander' RP 48
Aero Commander AC 500B 'Commander' RP 48
Aero Commander AC 500B  'Commander' RP 48
Aero Commander AC 500B 'Commander' RP 48