On November 21, 1973, a US Navy airplane was forced to crash land at Sólheimasandur. The crew all survived, but the wreckage of the militarised Douglas DC-3 remains on the black-sand beach, a lean shell whipped by the wind. To get here, you'll need a 4WD and a local guide (or a GPS 63.459523, -19.364618). It's east of the Sólheimajökull/Rte 221 turnoff and south down a farm lane to the beach. Try to preserve the environment.
