1 fatality

9 Aug 2015: DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MARKI (N610LC) — WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE — Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri, Iceland

On 9 Aug 2015, a DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MARKI (registration N610LC) operated by WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE was involved in an aviation accident near Akureyri, Iceland. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 9, 2015, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N610LC) was substantially damaged after impacting mountainous terrain near Akureyri, Iceland. One occupant sustained fatal injuries, one serious.

Accident Details

On August 9, 2015, a De Havilland DHC-2 airplane, United States registration N610LC, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near Akureyri, Iceland. The time of the accident was not specified. The aircraft carried two occupants: one sustained fatal injuries and the other sustained serious injuries.

Investigation

The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board (ITS) has jurisdiction over the investigation. The accident site is in a remote mountainous area. As of the release of information, no probable cause has been determined. The ITS has not released further details regarding the sequence of events or any contributing factors. The investigation remains under the authority of Icelandic authorities.

The aircraft was a De Havilland DHC-2, a single-engine utility aircraft. The specific model and year of manufacture were not disclosed in the initial report. The registration N610LC indicates United States registry. The accident occurred in Iceland, and the investigation is being conducted by the Icelandic Transportation Safety Board.

No further information has been provided by the investigating body at this time. The report is based solely on publicly released information from the Icelandic Transportation Safety Board.