De Havilland DHC-2 impacts terrain near Akureyri, Iceland

1 fatality • Akureyri, Iceland

A De Havilland DHC-2 aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain in Iceland, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On August 9, 2015, a De Havilland DHC-2 with United States registration N610LC struck mountainous terrain near Akureyri, Iceland. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury and 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 2015 DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MARKI accident near Akureyri, Iceland?

A De Havilland DHC-2 aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain in Iceland, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2015 DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MARKI accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2015 involved a DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MARKI, registration N610LC, operated by WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE, at Akureyri, Iceland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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