Dates

Event

1939

Constructed as an ARE.
Built for the New York Daily News for use as an executive transport and photography platform. Both right side windows were modified to be square in shape, and were fitted with plate glass. The windows were able to be fully lowered into the fuselage sides to press cameras could be used. It was fitted with a Jacobs R755 radial.

1939

To New York Daily News with new c/r NC20953.
Famous New York area pilot Pete Brucia was assigned to fly the plane during its use at NYDN.

From Circa 1955 to Circa 1965

To LeRoy Davis, Baltimore, MD with new c/r N20953.

29 April 1956

Certificate of airworthiness for N20953 (ARE, 5080) issued.

To Dolphin D (Dolph) Overton, SC keeping c/r N20953.

Restored.
Mr. Overton enlisted the services of Andy Anderson of Missouri for the restoration. It was recovered and painted white with green trim.

Stored for years at Camden, NC.

1973

To Richard P (Dick) Austin, Greensboro, NC keeping c/r N20953.

Ferry flight.
Moved from Camden, NC to the Lake Norman Airpark (14A) at Moorseville, NC.

An annual inspection was performed, and Cessna 310 wheels/brakes were installed, replacing original expander tube brakes. The radios were also updated and new wheel pants were installed.

1973

Was exhibited at Oshkosh. Flew through rain enroute and most of the paint on all leading edges was beaten off. There were people at the show who thought it was somehow painted that way.

1973

New Alumigrip/Imron paint scheme was applied.

30 April 1977

The owner, Dick Austin, dies in plane crash.

1977

To Dave Jamison, Oshkosh, WI with new c/r NC20953.
Purchased from the estate of Mr. Austin.

To John Cournoyer, Maryland Heights, MO keeping c/r NC20953.

To Ron Tarrson with new c/r N20953.

To Centennial Aircraft Services/Waco Classic Aircraft Corp, Battle Creek, MI keeping c/r N20953.

From Unknown to By 2003

Restored.

7 November 1994

To Ronald E. Tarrson, Chicago, IL keeping c/r N20953.

22 June 2003

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the W K Kellogg Airport (BTL) Battle Creek, MI, United States while landing. The damage was substantial. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with the runway during landing roll. The pilot reported that weather was clear with winds variable at 5 knots and was not a factor. The pilot stated, Ground roll continued, aircraft came to the left a bit, inputted a little right rudder to correct. At this point, there was a sudden and strong learch forward...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

25 July 2007

Photographer: David Miller
Notes: At 2007 Airventure at Oshkosh

11 October 2007

To EAA Aviation Foundation Inc, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N20953.

In the inventory of EAA Airventure Museum, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
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30 July 2011

Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: Preserved at Pioneer Airport Museum at Oshkosh

4 December 2015

To unknown owner with c/r N20953.
Registration pending to a new owner in Oshkosh, WI.

13 January 2016

To Experimental Aircraft Association Inc, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N20953.

To EAA Aviation Museum, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
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