Douglas DC-3 N8704, built in 1944, recorded near Ypsilanti
The aircraft was reported near Ypsilanti, Michigan. Plane Alert DB lists it in the Historic aircraft category.
Airframe
N8704: Douglas DC-3
4 stories (4 Jun 2026 to 26 Sep 2026)
| Registration | N8704 (aircraft database) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft type | Douglas DC-3 (aircraft database) |
| Registration country | United States (registration prefix or address block) |
A database match describes the entry today; it does not show who was aboard or why the aircraft flew.
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An 82-year-old Douglas DC-3, N8704, in the Michigan sky
N8704 was reported near Chelsea, Michigan. The recorded ground speed was 123 knots, with an altitude of about 2,900 feet.
Historic aircraft on Plane Alert DB: Douglas DC-3 N8704 in flight
The 82-year-old aircraft was reported near Livonia, Michigan. Its type has radial engines and retractable landing gear.
Douglas DC-3 N8704, an 82-year-old airframe over Michigan
Reported near Ypsilanti, the aircraft recorded 125 knots and an altitude of about 2,000 feet during the flight.