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Crash of a Waco YKS-7 in Reykjavik: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
TF-ORN
Survivors:
No
MSN:
4683
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Reykjavik, the engine failed. The pilot decided to return and on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway . Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.