Mount Success – Douglas DC-3 Plane Crash
I recently was in the area of Mount Success in the White Mountains, New Hampshire and photographed the crash site of Northeast Airlines Flight 792. The site is located a short ways off the Appalachian Trail along the Appalachian Trail boundary. The boundary travels through the wreckage and one of the wings has a yellow boundary maker painted on it.
This was a twin-engine Douglas DC-3 Plane, which crashed on November 30, 1954 flying from Laconia to Berlin, NH. Seven people on-board survived the initial crash, but two later died from injuries while waiting to be rescued. The remaining five survivors were rescued on December 2.
Today, much of the wreckage is still visible and easy to explore for the most part. Many who visit the wreckage sign the fuselage. Signatures are dating back to the 60′s with some visitors signing each year they visit.
Photographing the site was tricky because of hot spots(unwanted bright areas from the sun). This site would be best photographed on a cloudy day when the light is diffused producing even soft light across the area.
If you would like to see more images of the wreckage click here.
The B-18 Bomber crash site on Mt Waternomee in Woodstock, NH is also very interesting.
This is a very special place.
Until next time..
Humor along the Appalachian Trail
Humor along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA.
A sign posted on the door of the "Privy" at the Beaver Brook Shelter makes it clear what not to do in this Privy. Not meant to be funny(I don’t think?) but usually gets a good laugh from hikers.
Enjoy!
Missing Winter..
Missing Winter..
Last few days have been pretty hot here in New Hampshire. Can’t wait for winter.
Enjoy!
