4 fatalities

Aircraft crash into Búðardalur Bay shortly after takeoff (TF-RVI)

Búðardalur, IcelandTakeoff (climb)

On March 13, 1947, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration TF-RVI) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Búðardalur, Iceland during takeoff. 4 people were killed. 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

An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Búðardalur Bay, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Búðardalur Bay. Shortly after leaving the ground, the aircraft lost control and struck the water surface. The impact resulted in a total loss of the airframe. All four occupants were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or pilot error. However, the sequence indicates that the crash occurred immediately after takeoff, suggesting a critical failure during the early ascent phase. The location of the impact was within the bay waters.