ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 247975
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 February 2021 |
| Time: | c. |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 |
| Owner/operator: | Fuerza Aérea Argentina |
| Registration: | T-87 |
| MSN: | 158 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Antarctica, Larsen C glaciar zone -
 Antarctica
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Larsen C ice shelf, Antarctica |
| Base Marambio, Seymour Island (SAWB) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The DHC-6-200 Twin Otter was on take off roll when the nose landing gear was locked by a fissure on the ice, breaking it. All crewmembers were unhurt and rescued by a pair of Argentine AF Bell 212 helicopters based at Base Antártica Marambio rescued them, with a stop at Matienzo Base. The recovery of the DHC-6 is being evaluated.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/avionesargentina/posts/1620862898302574
Aircraft photo: https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1246242
Media:
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Feb-2021 07:19 | poxipol | Added |
| 19-Feb-2021 07:19 | harro | Updated [Embed code] |
| 19-Feb-2021 15:12 | harro | Updated [Source] |
| 19-Feb-2021 15:14 | hr | Updated [Narrative] |
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