Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Feb 2, 1966 (6 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on February 2, 1966 near Byrd Station, Antarctica with 6 fatalities.
- Date: February 2, 1966
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Byrd Station, Antarctica
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A US Navy LC 47 flew from McMurdo Sound to Byrd Station carrying fuel drums and personnel to collect scientists. In poor weather with limited visibility, it banked right at about 200 feet on approach and crashed in flames. All six people on board were killed.