LC-130 crash during supply mission

2 fatalities • D-59 Ice Station, Antarctica • Landing (descent or approach)

An LC-130 aircraft crashed upon landing while performing a supply mission for the American National Scientific Foundation, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a logistics operation conducted for the American National Scientific Foundation, an LC-130 was engaged in a supply mission. The aircraft was transporting a repair kit intended for another LC-130, identified by registration 148321, which had been involved in an accident in 1971.

As the aircraft was completing its landing phase, it experienced a structural failure in which a wing was lost. This led to the aircraft flipping over and crashing upside down. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the occupants. Despite the severity of the impact, rescue efforts were successful in saving the remaining 11 individuals on board.

Findings

The aircraft suffered a loss of a wing during the landing sequence.
The crash occurred while the crew was delivering essential maintenance components for a previously lost aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a structural failure involving the loss of a wing during its landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-12-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near D-59 Ice Station, Antarctica?

An LC-130 aircraft crashed upon landing while performing a supply mission for the American National Scientific Foundation, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-12-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-12-09 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 159131, operated by United States Navy - USN, at D-59 Ice Station, Antarctica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?