On April 12, 1951, an Airspeed AS.65 Consul (registration TF-RPM) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Crow Stone Edge, United Kingdom in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft on a delivery flight from Croydon to Reykjavik struck a mountain in the Peak District after the pilot lost orientation in poor weather. All three occupants died.
Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a delivery flight from Croydon to Reykjavik, with scheduled intermediate stops at Liverpool and Prestwick. While approaching Liverpool from the east, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and subsequently lost his orientation. Flying in reduced visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain at Crow Stone Edge, located southwest of Sheffield in the Peak District National Park.
Impact and Aftermath
The aircraft disintegrated upon impact. All three occupants were killed in the crash.
Occupants
The crew consisted of pilot Pall Magnusson and wireless operator Alexander Watson. The passenger was Johann Rist.