Avalon - Long Beach

On January 14, 1979 at 04:40 PM, Avalon - Long Beach experienced a crash involving Grumman G-73 Mallard, operated by Trans Catalina Airlines, with the event recorded near Avalon (Catalina Island) California.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 9, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. While taking off from the Avalon harbour, the seaplane struck three successive waves. On impact, the left engine and the left were torn off. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. All 11 occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Aircraft reference details include registration N95DF, MSN J-19, year of manufacture 1947.