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C-121 Lockheed Constellation Aircraft's Remains, Antarctica

The C-121 Lockheed Constellation aircraft crashed on October 8, 1970 due to terrible weather. It had to make a forced landing on unprepared terrain. There were 80 passengers on board and no one was seriously injured. The reason behind it was that the weather in the region changes frequently and it often changes the flying plans from New Zealand to McMurdo.

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On October 8, the pilots had to make a decision as well. The pilots were in a pickle because they had to decide on whether they had enough fuel to turn back if they can't land at McMurdo. Given that the plane had already passed the point of safe return, the pilots had no other option but to land. Fortunately, they landed the plane safely.