Plane crash becomes tourist attraction: abandoned plane in Iceland goes viral on social media

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A U.S. Navy DC-3 aircraft from the Naval Aeronautics fleet. Photo: social media

The U.S. Navy's DC-3 aircraft has gone from being part of the naval air fleet to becoming a tourist attraction, with thousands of people posting images of its infrastructure on social media.

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The aircraft crashed on November 24, 1973, on Sólheimasandur beach in southern Iceland. The pilot reported to aviation authorities that the engine had lost power, forcing him to make an emergency landing on an area with black sand.

On this occasion, according to various media outlets such as Telemadrid, all occupants survived the impact with the ground , thanks to the weather conditions, the pilot's skill, and the way the aircraft managed to glide over the sand.

The infrastructure has been abandoned since 1973. Photo: social media

After the accident in 1973, the aircraft was abandoned in the area. Over the years, the materials began to deteriorate and rust, creating a visual contrast with the volcanic landscape.

This caught the attention of tourists, who began taking photographs and recording videos of the site to share on social media, prompting more Internet users to visit the site to learn about the infrastructure.

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Today, visitors walk several kilometers to reach the plane to observe its current condition and capture images that have become a tourist attraction.

According to social media accounts, this site has established itself as one of Iceland's top attractions, attracting both international travelers and local residents.

Content creators clarify that it's important to keep a number of observations in mind before visiting the site, as the location's climatic conditions and the distance from infrastructure to urban areas require taking precautions before deciding to travel to this destination.

Visit time: Allow approximately 3 hours to reach the nearest road from the aircraft. In addition, the walk from the road to the infrastructure, a distance of approximately 4 kilometers, must be considered.
Recommended equipment: Bring waterproof clothing and a windbreaker, as the weather can change quickly.
Safety: Follow the trails marked by local residents. Also, avoid climbing the damaged structure.
Best time: The best time to visit the site is in the morning or at dusk, when the light best highlights the contrasts of the landscape.

The hike to the site, which is up to 4 kilometers long. Photo: social media

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The infrastructure has been abandoned since 1973. Photo: social media

After the accident in 1973, the aircraft was abandoned in the area. Over the years, the materials began to deteriorate and rust, creating a visual contrast with the volcanic landscape.

READ ALSO

Today, visitors walk several kilometers to reach the plane to observe its current condition and capture images that have become a tourist attraction.

According to social media accounts, this site has established itself as one of Iceland's top attractions, attracting both international travelers and local residents.

Visit time: Allow approximately 3 hours to reach the nearest road from the aircraft. In addition, the walk from the road to the infrastructure, a distance of approximately 4 kilometers, must be considered.
Recommended equipment: Bring waterproof clothing and a windbreaker, as the weather can change quickly.
Safety: Follow the trails marked by local residents. Also, avoid climbing the damaged structure.
Best time: The best time to visit the site is in the morning or at dusk, when the light best highlights the contrasts of the landscape.

The hike to the site, which is up to 4 kilometers long. Photo: social media

Plane crash becomes tourist attraction: abandoned plane in Iceland goes viral on social media

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