On February 1992, a DHC-3 Turbo Otter was chartered by Adventure Network International for tourist flights in Antarctica. Following a damage to its port wing approximately thirty miles from Patriot Hills Camp, the airplane was abandoned there for the southern winter. In September 1992, a rescue mission was launched using Basler Airlines Turbo DC-3TP N300BF. The wing was repaired, and all snow was removed. The Otter was subsequently ferried to Patriot Hills Camp. On November 3rd, 1992, the pilot lost control, causing the aircraft to ground loop and be wrecked. The engine, instruments, and other components were loaded onto the Basler Turbo DC-3 N300BF for return home.On February 1992, a DHC-3 Turbo Otter was chartered by Adventure Network International for tourist flights in Antarctica. Following a damage to its port wing approximately thirty miles from Patriot Hills Camp, the airplane was abandoned there for the southern winter. In September 1992, a rescue mission was launched using Basler Airlines Turbo DC-3TP N300BF. The wing was repaired, and all snow was removed. The Otter was subsequently ferried to Patriot Hills Camp. On November 3rd, 1992, the pilot lost control, causing the aircraft to ground loop and be wrecked. The engine, instruments, and other components were loaded onto the Basler Turbo DC-3 N300BF for return home.