Solheimasandur Plane Wreck Sajid D'costa

"The Solheim Plane Crash Site is a haunting and eerie reminder of a 1973 plane crash that occurred in Iceland. The wreckage of the US Navy aircraft still remains on the black sand beach, and it has become a popular destination for tourists. It's a surreal experience to walk among the wreckage and contemplate the tragic events that occurred here. Do note that from the parking spot it takes 1.5h to walk to the site which is deeper in. So that means you'd have to set aside minimally 3.5h (to and fro + half hour for pics at the site) if you want to visit it. There are shuttle buses that take you directly to the plane crash site but they run on a schedule and may not operate during Winter. Do check it before visiting. We decided to give it a miss because it started hailing heavily."

"The Solheimasandur Plane Wreck, also sometimes referred to as the DC-3 Plane Wreck, is an eerie and captivating landmark on Iceland's South Coast . A US Navy Douglas C-117 Skytrooper cargo plane rests abandoned on a stretch of black sand beach, battered by the elements and serving as a stark reminder of a past event. In 1973, the C-117 flying from Höfn to Keflavík encountered severe icing and was forced to make an emergency landing on the black sand beach of Sólheimasandur. Fortunately, all crew members onboard survived the crash. The wreckage of the plane has been left largely untouched over the years, slowly being reclaimed by nature. The black sand and harsh coastal environment have weathered the metal exterior, creating a haunting and almost post-apocalyptic scene"

"One of the most impressive sights on Sólheimasandur is the DC-3 plane wreckage. Lying abandoned in the sand with nothing but endless black sand surrounding it, it makes this destination even more ominous. If you are up to a walk to the plane itself, it will take about 45 minutes in one direction. Because of the vast area of sand and gravel that you have to walk through, the second option is more appealing - a bus! The Plane Wreck Shuttle follows a 30 minute schedule every day from 10:00 AM, all year round as long as conditions allow."