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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
1973 aviation accident in Iceland
About Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
On 21 November 1973, a Douglas C-117D transport aircraft operated by the United States Navy crashed onto Sólheimasandur sandy beachline in southern Iceland during severe icing conditions. All seven crewmembers on board survived the accident, and the aircraft was written off. The main fuselage wreckage has remained relatively intact since the accident, leading to the crash site becoming a tourist destination.
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Where is Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck?
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck is in Iceland. The nearest city is Selfoss, about 96 km away.
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