Icelandair Opens Probe After 757 Captain’s Low Flyover of Iceland Town

Overview

• A Boeing 757 on a Frankfurt-to-Keflavik flight diverted to pass low over Vestmannaeyjar during the captain’s final trip before retirement.
• Residents filmed the jet close to homes and reported a deafening roar that shook houses, with some passengers described as frightened.
• Icelandair said the maneuver was not authorized under its standard operating procedures and issued an apology to people in the town.
• Company leaders said an internal review will analyze flight records to verify the aircraft’s altitude and assess any rule breaches.
• Local police have opened an inquiry, and no disciplinary steps have been announced as officials await the company’s findings.