Dehavilland DHC 2 accident near Akureyri, Is, August 9, 2015
On August 9, 2015, a Dehavilland DHC 2, registered N610LC, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Akureyri. It was a ferry flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 9, 2015
- Place
- Akureyri, Iceland · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Dehavilland DHC 2 MARKI · all DHC 2s on the register
- Registration
- N610LC · registry record · serial 1446
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 9, 2015, at an unknown time, a De Havilland DHC-2 airplane, United States registration N610LC, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near Akureyri, Iceland. One occupant sustained fatal injuries, and one occupant sustained serious injuries.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of Iceland. Further information may be obtained from: Icelandic Transportation Safety Board Hus FBSR, Flugvallarvegi 7 101, Reykjavik Iceland Phone: +354-511-6500 Fax: +354-511-6501 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Icelandic Transportation Safety Board.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P & W R-985-AN-14B (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Akureyri
- Destination: BIFK Keflavik
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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