The Abandoned DC Plane on Sólheimasandur. The epic plane wreck on the black beach in South Iceland
In 1973 a United States Navy DC plane ran out of fuel and crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur, in the South Coast of Iceland. Fortunately, everyone in that plane survived. Later it turned out that the pilot had simply switched over to the wrong fuel tank. The remains are still on the sand very close to the sea.
The scenery of this white abandoned DC on the totally black sand is quite cool and surreal and the landscape around is pretty amazing too. The sight is actually like from a science fiction movie and is of course a photographer's paradise in every way.

This little adventure is worth everything so just go for it and you can even go inside the plane both for playing and shooting. The ocean with dramatic and cool waves is in walking distance from the wreck so if you have extra time then that is something I also recommend. You used to be able to drive all the way up to the DC itself, but vehicles are now forbidden to drive there. If you are in good shape and you love a little hiking then the walk from the main road to the plane is about one hour, one way.

Iceland Road Trip. Trip of a life time. Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Been wanting to visit and do this for many years, FINALLY here so let's go and explore.
Travel video of the main things saw and places visited. This was a 10 day road trip. Wanted to mainly do the Road 1 Ring Road route going counter clockwise. The camper vam was not suitable for off road so had to stay on the main acceptable roads.

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

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