What happened
A cargo operation departing from Reykjavik City Airport toward Vestmannaeyjar encountered deteriorating weather conditions during its approach to the destination. The flight, which was transporting various goods, was operated by a crew of three. As the aircraft approached the Vest Islands, the pilot could not identify the runway due to the worsening visibility and subsequently initiated a go-around procedure to enter a holding pattern around the island.
During the subsequent approach from the northern sector, the aircraft type struck the slope of Mt Kervikurkjall. The impact occurred at an elevation less than 4 km north of the airfield. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and three fatalities, with no survivors among the crew.
Findings
Investigations into the crash suggest that the primary factor was a loss of control triggered by encountering sudden downdrafts while maneuvering near the terrain.