On December 31, 1953, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration TF-ISV) operated by Flugfélag Íslands was involved in an aviation accident near Iceland, Iceland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck rough sea conditions during a water landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft crashed during a landing attempt on rough waters in Iceland in 1953.
What happened
In 1953, an aviation accident occurred in Iceland involving an aircraft that was attempting to land on the surface of the sea. The flight was conducted during a period characterized by turbulent maritime conditions. During the landing phase, the aircraft struck rough water, which resulted in the loss of the airframe.
The specific date of this occurrence is not currently recorded in available historical documentation. While the exact location within Iceland has not been pinpointed to a specific body of water, it is confirmed to have taken place within the country's territorial waters.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck rough sea conditions during a water landing attempt.
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