4 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash on Mount Skalafell Slope (TF-RVL)

Hellisheiði, IcelandFlight

On March 7, 1948, an Avro 652 Anson (registration TF-RVL) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Hellisheiði, Iceland in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Skalafell while cruising in poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Skalafell near Hellisheiði while cruising in poor weather, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and the deaths of all four occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred during a cruise phase flight conducted under poor weather conditions. The twin-engine aircraft deviated from its intended path and impacted the terrain on the slope of Mt Skalafell, which is situated in the vicinity of Hellisheiði. The collision generated significant impact forces that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. All four individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.

Findings

The available records indicate that the crash was precipitated by the interaction between the aircraft's trajectory and the mountainous terrain while operating in adverse meteorological conditions. The structural integrity of the aircraft could not withstand the forces generated during the ground impact, leading to the fatal outcome for all occupants.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Skalafell while cruising in poor weather conditions.