1. Forced landing at 87°43′ North

    · Drift ice, Arctic Ocean, 87°43′N 10°20′W

    Forced landing at 87°43′ North
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    After an engine problem, Amundsen's N-25 made a forced landing on drift ice at the northernmost latitude then reached by aircraft. Latitude is stated by the Fram Museum; longitude 10°20′W is supported by the U.S. Congressional Record's account of the expedition's landing position.

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