TF-RVI
Flight / Schedule
TF-RVI
Aircraft
Grumman G-21A GooseRegistration
TF-RVI
MSN
1037
Year of Manufacture
1939
Operator
Loftleidir Icelandic AirlinesDate
March 13, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Búðardalur Northwestern Region (Norðurland vestra)
Region
Europe • Iceland
Narrative Report
On March 13, 1947 at 12:00 AM, TF-RVI experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines, with the event recorded near Búðardalur Northwestern Region (Norðurland vestra).
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from the Búðardalur Bay. All four occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration TF-RVI, MSN 1037, year of manufacture 1939.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
2
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from the Búðardalur Bay. All four occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
Loftleidir Icelandic AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Iceland
Aircraft Details
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