Human Error, Tragic Consequences: The Fatal Plane Crash in Iceland and Its Investigation Report

The recent plane crash in Iceland that resulted in three fatalities, including a pilot and three passengers, has been determined to have been caused by human error according to a research report. The accident occurred when the Cessna C172 attempted to land on Lake Þingvalla, which was unable to support the weight of the aircraft.

The final report from the Transportation Accident Investigation Committee revealed that the wheels of the plane fell through the ice upon landing, leading to the tragic accident. Among those victims were three employees of Suspicious Antwerp who were on a flight over the Golden Circle route in Iceland with pilot Haraldur Diego.

The autopsy revealed that the occupants died from drowning after the plane sank with its wheels through the ice and submerged in the lake. The investigation could not determine whether the pilot made a deliberate short landing on frozen lake or had to make an emergency landing due to technical failure.

One of those killed was Tim Alings, a Dutchman who lived in Antwerp with his family and worked as a marketer for Suspicious Antwerp, another victim was Nicola Bellavia, a lover of skydiving from Walloon Brabant and Skater Josh Neuman who had a large following on YouTube also lost his life in this tragic incident.