On April 15, 1946, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration TF-RVE) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Patreksfjörđur, Iceland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Patreksfjörður during a landing attempt in rough conditions. The airframe was destroyed, and the status of the occupant remains unconfirmed.
What happened
The incident occurred off the coast of Patreksfjörður, where an aircraft attempted to land on the water surface. At the time of the event, sea conditions were described as rough, which likely impacted the stability and control of the machine during the final approach and touchdown phase. The aircraft struck the sea and was subsequently lost. Due to the nature of the crash into the water and the prevailing weather conditions, immediate recovery efforts were complicated. As of the latest available records, there is no confirmed information regarding the survival or fate of the person on board. The occupant's status remains officially unknown, with no definitive report confirming either a fatality or a rescue.
What happened in the 15 Apr 1946 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Patreksfjörđur, Iceland?
An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Patreksfjörður during a landing attempt in rough conditions. The airframe was destroyed, and the status of the occupant remains unconfirmed.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 1946 Noorduyn Norseman accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Apr 1946 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration TF-RVE, operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines, at Patreksfjörđur, Iceland.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…