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Aircraft Crash Landing During Supply Mission in Icing Conditions (144260)

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On February 3, 1956, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration 144260) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Antarctica, Antarctica in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a supply mission, an aircraft encountered severe icing and crash-landed on a snowy hill. The two pilots walked 40 miles before being rescued by a helicopter crew.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft was operating a supply mission from Little American V Station to Mile 38 Station when the crew encountered severe icing conditions. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the named stations. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on a hill covered with snow and ice. No injuries were reported among the crew. After the crash landing, both pilots decided to return to their base, which was located 110 miles away. They walked 40 miles before being rescued by the crew of a helicopter. The source does not provide a probable cause or additional technical details.

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What happened in the 3 Feb 1956 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near Antarctica, Antarctica?

During a supply mission, an aircraft encountered severe icing and crash-landed on a snowy hill. The two pilots walked 40 miles before being rescued by a helicopter crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Feb 1956 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Feb 1956 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration 144260, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Antarctica, Antarctica.

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