2 fatalities

1981-01-19: Cessna 402 (C-GDTW) — Kenting Aviation — Atlantic Ocean, World

Atlantic Ocean, WorldFlight

On January 19, 1981, a Cessna 402 (registration C-GDTW) operated by Kenting Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft disappeared over the North Atlantic Ocean while performing a repositioning flight from Goose Bay to Keflavik.

What happened

During a scheduled ferry flight traveling from Goose Bay, Canada, toward Keflavik, Iceland, a twin engine airplane vanished while traversing the North Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft was engaged in a repositioning mission when it went missing under circumstances that remain unidentified.

Search efforts or investigations have not yet established the precise location of the impact or the specific events leading to the loss of the aircraft. The incident resulted in two fatalities, as both individuals on board the aircraft were killed during the event.

Findings

The exact cause of the disappearance is currently unknown, as the wreckage has not been located and the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined.