Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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The Douglas DC-9 was one of the first short- to medium-haul airliners developed in the U.S., and was later developed into the MD-80, MD-90, and Boeing 717.

Manufactured from 1965 to 1982, there aren't many of the original DC-9s still flying today, with some exceptions.

One of the more notable ones still flying is in the city of Perris, California, operating as a skydiving aircraft, of all things! It also happens to be the only flying DC-9-20 series jet in the world, of which only 10 were ever built.

This was something I had to go see fly for myself a few months ago, and my visit there turned into more than I could've imagined!

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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Skydive Perris
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-21 (DC92)
Seat: 18A
Livery: Basic Allegiant Air (late 90s)
Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-11(HK3)
Registration: N127NK
Route: Perris Valley (L65) - Perris Valley (L65)
Callsign: November 127 November Kilo
Runway used: 33
Date filmed: March 2026

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Outro song - "Take Flight" by Nyhtian: youtu.be/bCTTwQ_269c

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