Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Feb 15, 1971, McMurdo Sound
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on February 15, 1971 near McMurdo Sound, Antarctica with no fatalities.
- Date: February 15, 1971
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: McMurdo Sound, Antarctica
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A US Navy LC-130F struck a snow bank during its takeoff or taxi roll at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. The right wing broke and the aircraft caught fire. The crew escaped without injury, but the aircraft was destroyed.