Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 December 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Australian Air Force – RAAF
Registration Number: A65-81
Location: Mawson Station –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft itself.The aircraft itself.
Category: Other
A critical aircraft, operated by the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE), suffered catastrophic damage during a severe blizzard. The aircraft was beyond repair and resulted in significant loss of equipment and potential safety concerns.A critical aircraft, operated by the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE), suffered catastrophic damage during a severe blizzard. The aircraft was beyond repair and resulted in significant loss of equipment and potential safety concerns.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a blizzard. The aircraft operated on behalf of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE).
Primary Cause
Severe blizzard conditions significantly compromised the aircraft’s structural integrity and operational capabilities.Severe blizzard conditions significantly compromised the aircraft’s structural integrity and operational capabilities.Share on:
