What happened to New Zealand Flight 901?
The Mount Erebus disaster occurred on 28 November 1979 when Air New Zealand Flight 901 (TE-901) flew into Mount Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica, killing all 237 passengers and 20 crew on board.
Can you climb Mount Erebus?
Mount Erebus ( /ˈɛrɪbəs/) is an active volcano, the second-highest in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on Earth….
| Mount Erebus | |
|---|---|
| Last eruption | Currently erupting |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1908 by Edgeworth David and party |
| Easiest route | Basic snow & ice climb |
What was the name of Air New Zealand Flight 901?
Air New Zealand Flight 901 ( TE-901 ) [nb 1] was a scheduled Air New Zealand Antarctic sightseeing flight that operated between 1977 and 1979. The flight left Auckland Airport in the morning and spent a few hours flying over the Antarctic continent, before returning to Auckland in the evening via Christchurch.
What happened to Flight 901?
Around 9:00 am, 20 hours after the crash, helicopters with search parties managed to land on the side of the mountain. They confirmed that the wreckage was that of Flight 901 and that all 237 passengers and 20 crew members had been killed. The DC-10’s altitude at the time of the collision was 1,465 feet (447 m).
What happened to TE-901?
Air New Zealand Flight 901 (TE-901) was a scheduled Air New Zealand Antarctic sightseeing flight that operated between 1977 and 1979. On 28 November 1979, the fourteenth flight of TE-901, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 registered ZK-NZP, collided with Mount Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica.
What time does Flight 901 leave Auckland Airport for Antarctica?
Flight 901 would leave Auckland International Airport at 8:00 am for Antarctica, and arrive back at Christchurch International Airport at 7:00 pm after flying 5,360 miles (8,630 km).