Watchlisted aircraftDouglas DC-3
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.
N8704 was recorded in flight near Chelsea, Michigan, on August 15, 2026. The aircraft database lists this Douglas DC-3 as built in 1944, making it 82 years old. Its recorded ground speed was 123 knots, and its recorded altitude was about 2,900 feet.
The Smithsonian describes the DC-3 as an all-metal aircraft with cantilever wings, retractable landing gear and trailing-edge flaps. N8704 also has a Plane Alert DB entry in the list's "Historic aircraft" category. That entry does not show who was aboard the flight.
About the Douglas DC-3
- The Douglas DC-3 first flew on December 17, 1935.
- The Smithsonian describes the DC-3 as an all-metal aircraft with cantilever wings, retractable landing gear, trailing-edge flaps and two cowled radial engines.
Recorded data for N8704
| Observed | |
|---|---|
| Event type | Unusual aircraft |
| Recorded source | ADS-B, ICAO address |
| Post date | |
| Last revised |
| Aircraft type | DOUGLAS DC-3 Dakota |
|---|---|
| Type designator | DC3 |
| Tail number (registration) | N8704 |
| ICAO address | ABF93A |
Measurements
Displayed measurements may be rounded.
| Ground speed | 122.5 kn |
|---|---|
| Archived altitude; reference not retained | 2,850 ft |
| Source | Plane Alert DB |
|---|---|
| Category | Historic aircraft |
| Pinned source version | 6f7a19044a8dc9ed |
| Attribution | Aircraft association/category: Plane Alert DB / SDR-Enthusiasts and contributors. |
| Licences | Open Database License 1.0; Database Contents License 1.0 |
| Scope | Source association only; not verified current ownership, operator, historical association or presence of any person aboard. |
Record details
Public event ID: c81cf80f-5c05-49.
Record revision: 3.
Evidence version: ea8e85f58a8d9c37.