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Unknown crash near McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

fatal1957-07-121 fatality
Summary

The helicopter crashed on landing in white-out conditions at McMurdo Sound, killing one of the six aboard.

Incident details
Date
1957-07-12
Location
McMurdo Sound, Antarctica
Aircraft
Unknown
Operator type
military
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Occupants
6
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
Phase of flight
landing
-77.8500, 166.6700
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
SourceYoungstown Vindicator
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