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Aircraft Undercarriage Failure During Landing on Mt Horlick (17107)

Mt Horlick, AntarcticaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 17107) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Horlick, Antarctica during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Material failure; the undercarriage mount was not strong enough to withstand the pressure of the sastrugi in the landing area. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered an undercarriage failure while landing on Mt Horlick during a logistic supply mission. No casualties were reported, but the aircraft was written off due to material failure.

Incident Overview During a logistic supply mission, an aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure upon landing on Mt Horlick. The incident resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft was subsequently written off. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation board determined that the probable cause of the incident was a material failure. Specifically, the undercarriage mount was not strong enough to withstand the pressure of the sastrugi in the landing area. This finding highlights the importance of considering environmental factors in aircraft maintenance and operational planning.

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