Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, May 13, 1971, Somerse...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on May 13, 1971 near Somerset Island Nunavut, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: May 13, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Somerset Island Nunavut, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Northwest Territorial Airways DC-3 was landing on skis at Somerset Island in whiteout conditions. The left ski struck the snow short of the threshold and was torn off, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were unhurt.