Accident Details
A twin-engine aircraft departed Reykjavik Airport on a scheduled flight to Selfoss, Southern Region. While flying under visual flight rules (VFR) in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the pilot failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of Mt Geitarhilđ near Lake Kleif, approximately 20 km south of Reykjavik.
Damage and Injuries
The impact forces and a post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be controlled flight into terrain.