Christiansted - Christiansted

On November 5, 1978 at 09:39 AM, Christiansted - Christiansted experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by Antilles Air Boats, with the event recorded near Christiansted All US Virgin Islands.

The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The seaplane was engaged in a test flight out from Christiansted on behalf of the FAA. While flying off Christiansted, the pilot encountered engine problems and decided to ditch the aircraft few miles offshore. All three occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N74676, MSN 1172, year of manufacture 1942.