Crash of a Douglas C-117D Skytrain in Sentinel Ridge

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
17188
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
43384
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Sentinel Ridge Polar Station, one of the ski collapsed on landing. The aircraft went out of control and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
A ski was sheared off on landing.

Ground accident of a Douglas R4D-8L in Sentinel Ridge

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
17219
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
43323
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the roll out, the left landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Because of the remote location, the aircraft was declared not salveageable Nov 24, 1961.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear during roll out.