TF-RVI

Crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from the Búðardalur Bay. All four occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

TF-RVI

Registration

TF-RVI

MSN

1037

Year of Manufacture

1939

Date

March 13, 1947 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Europe • Iceland

Aircraft Details

Registration

TF-RVI

MSN

1037

Year of Manufacture

1939