What happened
During a scheduled supply mission, an aircraft encountered extreme weather while attempting to land at Byrd Station. The flight was operating in heavy whiteout conditions, which significantly obscured visibility for the crew. During the landing phase of the operation, the aircraft struck the ground and was subsequently destroyed.
There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants following the impact. While the crew survived the event, the aircraft was declared a total loss and written off by the operators.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the presence of whiteout conditions during the approach to the airfield.