with this freight in mind. In general, there are worries about cost, and furthermore the uncertainty of the future of Kangerlussuaq airport makes it hard to decide upon a road or a port. Accidents and Incidents In 1961, a DHC-3 Otter, operated by Greenlandair, crashed at emergency landing in terrain near Kangerlussuaq, because of a fire on board. One crew member was killed. There were 2 crew and 4 passengers on board. In 1968, three US T-33 jet trainers collided and crashed into a nearby mountain. All three pilots parachuted to safety. In 1976, a US Air Force C-141A cargo plane crashed, killing 23 of 27 passengers and crew on board. See also List of airports in Greenland List of the busiest airports in the Nordic countries References External links Official website Airports in Greenland Airports in the Arctic Kangerlussuaq