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Abandoned Aircraft: What Happens to Planes When They Retire?

Sólheimasandur Plane Crash

This United States Navy plane crashed in Sólheimasandur, Iceland in 1973, and has remained there ever since. Thankfully, everyone survived the crash landing, which resulted from the plane running out of fuel. However, as it turns out, the co-pilot switched over to the reserve fuel tank by mistake, so the crash could have been avoided.

If you’re ever in this region of Iceland, you can drive to a nearby road and hike across the black sand to the crash site.

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When Tammy isn’t writing for UntoldTea, she’s having brunch dates with her girlfriends or watching Marvel movies with her family. Other than talking about the latest Kar-Jenner news, Tammy also loves to share the latest scoop on celebrity diet trends and recipes. When she isn’t in the kitchen making her favorite Whole30 recipes, she loves watching her favorite cooking shows The Great British Bake Off and Giada at Home.