Fatal VFR Mountain Strike Near Egilsstaðir Airport (TF-RTO)

Incident Overview and Location Details During a descent toward Egilsstaðir Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by low clouds and limited visibility. The aircraft was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at the time of the incident. The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Smjörfjöll, which has an elevation of 1,251 meters, located a few kilometers from the destination airport. The impact resulted in the deaths of all three occupants on board. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator. ## Operational Context and Probable Cause The official investigation identified the probable cause as the pilot's decision to continue flying under VFR in adverse weather conditions, leading to a controlled flight into terrain. The limited visibility due to low clouds was a significant factor in the accident. The investigation did not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft model, registration, or the exact date of the incident.