Incident Overview
Date: Monday 9 February 1970
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada UC-1A Otter (DHC-3)
Owner/operator: Belgische-Nederlandse Zuidpool Expeditie
Registration Number: OO-HAD
Location: SANAE Station –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at the South African SANAE Station in Antarctica. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred at the South African SANAE Station in Antarctica. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed at the South African SANAE Station in Antarctica.
Source of Information
http://www.VAQ34.comhttp://www.VAQ34.comPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary assessment suggests a structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Unknown ? Preliminary assessment suggests a structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Share on:
