No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Höfn-Hornafjörður Airport (TF-RTR)

Höfn-Hornafjörður, IcelandTakeoff (climb)

On March 11, 1981, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration TF-RTR) operated by Flugfélag Austurlands was involved in an aviation accident near Höfn-Hornafjörður, Iceland during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a river shortly after departing from an Icelandic airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

Following its departure from runway 36 at Höfn-Hornafjörður Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced an accident during the early stages of flight. The incident occurred in the period immediately following takeoff. The plane impacted a river situated approximately 200 meters beyond the threshold of the runway.

Despite the impact, all individuals on board were successfully recovered from the wreckage. While there were no fatalities among the occupants, the aircraft sustained damage that resulted in it being written off.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the crash remain unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Mar 1981 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Höfn-Hornafjörður, Iceland?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a river shortly after departing from an Icelandic airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Mar 1981 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Mar 1981 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration TF-RTR, operated by Flugfélag Austurlands, at Höfn-Hornafjörður, Iceland.