N325
Flight / Schedule
N325
Aircraft
Grumman G-21A GooseRegistration
N325
MSN
B127
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Catalina SeaplanesDate
September 29, 1968 at 02:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Avalon (Catalina Island) California
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On September 29, 1968 at 02:00 PM, N325 experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by Catalina Seaplanes, with the event recorded near Avalon (Catalina Island) California.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
While flying at low height, the pilot lost control of the seaplane that crashed into the sea few dozen yards off Avalon. Few debris were found floating on water but the pilot's body was never found.
Aircraft reference details include registration N325, MSN B127, year of manufacture 1945.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While flying at low height, the pilot lost control of the seaplane that crashed into the sea few dozen yards off Avalon. Few debris were found floating on water but the pilot's body was never found.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
Catalina SeaplanesFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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