Accident involving N610LC (DHC-2 Beaver) in Barkárdalur
About 45 minutes after takeoff the airplane crashed in the head of the valley of Barkárdalur at an elevation of 2260 feet. The pilot was severely injured and the ferry flight pilot was fatally injured in a post crash fire.
The investigation revealed that the airplane was over the maximum weight limit and its performance considerably degraded as of result of the overweight condition. The ITSB also believes carburetor icing contributed to the accident. Furthermore, the investigation revealed that VMC did not exist on the intended flight route across the peninsula of Tröllaskagi. Finally, multiple human factors issues were identified.
The ITSB issues one safety recommendation and three safety actions as a result of this investigation.
SkýrslaTillaga í öryggisátt:
Amendment to Icelandic regulation 70/2011
Tilmæli/Ábendingar:
Do not engage in VFR flight under IMC
Thorough weight and balance calculations
Stay within the weight and balance envelope 09.08.2015