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'''''R4D-8 17171''''', commonly known as the '''Sólheimasandur Crash''', is a crashed [[US Navy]] [[Super DC-3]] located in Sólheimasandur on the southern coast of [[Iceland]]. The remains of the aircraft - which crashed in 1973 - have remained relatively intact, leading to the crash site becoming a tourist destination.
[[File:A broken plane on the floor (Unsplash).jpg|thumb|The crashed Super DC-3 in 2015 ]]
== Description ==
R4D-8 17171<ref name=":0"></ref> was a transport aircraft in service with the United States Navy. On 21 November 1973 the aircraft encountered mechanical failure (brought on by icing) during a flight from [[Hornafjörður Airport|Hofn Hornafjördur Airport]] to [[Stokksnes]], forcing it to land on the gravel beach of Sólheimasandur.<ref name=":0" /> The crew of the DC-3 suffered no casualties, but the aircraft was written off as a loss and abandoned. As of 2020, the fuselage of the aircraft remains relatively intact, leading to the site becoming a popular tourist destination.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref name=":2">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The wreck has accumulated superficial damage from graffiti, gunfire, and tourists over the years.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref></ref> Tours to the site are available.<ref name=":2" />
In January 2020, two Chinese tourists were found dead near the site of the aircraft.<ref name=":1" />
=== Popular culture ===
The crash site of the DC-3 was featured in Justin Bieber's 2015 album ''[[Purpose (Justin Bieber album)|Purpose]]''.<ref></ref>
American musician [[George Hirsch (musician)|George Hirsch's]] 2016 album ''Hijrah'' used an image of the Sólheimasandur crash as its cover.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== References ==
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Iceland]]
[[File:A broken plane on the floor (Unsplash).jpg|thumb|The crashed Super DC-3 in 2015 ]]
== Description ==
R4D-8 17171<ref name=":0"></ref> was a transport aircraft in service with the United States Navy. On 21 November 1973 the aircraft encountered mechanical failure (brought on by icing) during a flight from [[Hornafjörður Airport|Hofn Hornafjördur Airport]] to [[Stokksnes]], forcing it to land on the gravel beach of Sólheimasandur.<ref name=":0" /> The crew of the DC-3 suffered no casualties, but the aircraft was written off as a loss and abandoned. As of 2020, the fuselage of the aircraft remains relatively intact, leading to the site becoming a popular tourist destination.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref name=":2">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The wreck has accumulated superficial damage from graffiti, gunfire, and tourists over the years.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref></ref> Tours to the site are available.<ref name=":2" />
In January 2020, two Chinese tourists were found dead near the site of the aircraft.<ref name=":1" />
=== Popular culture ===
The crash site of the DC-3 was featured in Justin Bieber's 2015 album ''[[Purpose (Justin Bieber album)|Purpose]]''.<ref></ref>
American musician [[George Hirsch (musician)|George Hirsch's]] 2016 album ''Hijrah'' used an image of the Sólheimasandur crash as its cover.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== References ==
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Iceland]]
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