About Lúðvík Karlsson
Lived 1943 – 1975 (aged 31). Lúðvík Karlsson was a businessperson.
Lúðvík Karlsson (11 May 1943 – 17 January 1975) was an Icelandic aviator, adventurer, competitive glider and businessman. He was killed in the 1975 Kjalarnes helicopter crash along with six other people when a helicopter he was piloting crashed due to severe wind conditions at Hjarðarnes in Hvalfjörður, Iceland.
Early life Lúðvík was born in 1943 into a wealthy family. He became interested in flying at an early age and finished his flight training in 1964. He soon became one of the best known competitive glider pilots in Iceland.
In media The character of The Baron in the 1990 novel Í einu höggi by Ómar Ragnarsson is based on Lúðvík.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Lúðvík Karlsson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Lúðvík Karlsson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lúðvík Karlsson?
Icelandic aviator
When was Lúðvík Karlsson born?
Lúðvík Karlsson was born on 11 May 1943.
When did Lúðvík Karlsson die?
Lúðvík Karlsson died on 17 January 1975.
What was Lúðvík Karlsson's occupation?
Lúðvík Karlsson was a businessperson.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lúðvík Karlsson. https://biography.guide/ludvik-karlsson/
MLA: "Lúðvík Karlsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ludvik-karlsson/.
Chicago: "Lúðvík Karlsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ludvik-karlsson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC