Private Icelandic

Partenavia P.68

The twin engine aircraft departed Reykjavik Airport on a schedule flight to Selfoss, Southern Region. While flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Geitarhild located near Lake Kleif, about 20 km south of Reykjavik. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

The crew was completing a flight from Sweden to Iceland when he encountered engine problems and decided to divert to Kristiansand Airport. On final approach, the aircraft crashed in the sea few km short of runway 04. Both pilots were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.