What happened
After completing a routine passenger service from Reykjavik to Sauðárkrókur, the crew diverted to Siglufjör . This deviation was intended to conduct a competency check for the specific airfield. During the approach to runway 07, which was being conducted under favorable meteorological conditions with visibility exceeding 10 km and a cloud base of 1,500 feet, the captain chose to disable the GPWS to prevent frequent alerts.
Following a successful landing, the crew attempted a touch-and-go maneuver. The pilot increased engine thrust to initiate a takeoff, and after the landing gear was retracted, the aircraft entered a right-hand circuit at an altitude of 500 feet. During the subsequent approach to runway 07, the aircraft type landed on its undercarriage belly. The impact caused the plane to slide for approximately 280 metres before stopping. While both members of the crew escaped the wreckage without injury, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage.
Findings
- The pilot disconnected the GPWS to stop repetitive warnings during the approach phase.