No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft sinks after hitting waves during landing approach near Reykjavik (TF-RVD)

Reykjavik, IcelandLanding (descent or approach)

On June 26, 1946, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration TF-RVD) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Reykjavik, 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft struck ocean swells while attempting to land off the coast of Reykjavik, causing it to capsize and sink. The fate of the crew remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase as the aircraft attempted to land in waters off Reykjavik. While on short final, the single-engine airframe encountered significant wave action. The impact with the water surface caused the aircraft to overturn immediately. Following the capsize, the fuselage sank beneath the waves, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the encounter with the waves are not detailed in the available records. As of the latest information, the status of the occupants remains unknown, and no survivors have been confirmed from the event.