Avalon - San Pedro
Flight / Schedule
Avalon - San Pedro
Aircraft
Grumman G-21A GooseRegistration
N22932
MSN
B139
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Catalina AirlinesDate
September 17, 1979 at 05:15 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Avalon (Catalina Island) California
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On September 17, 1979 at 05:15 PM, Avalon - San Pedro experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by 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.
4 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. After takeoff from the bay of Avalon, the twin engine seaplane lost height and crashed into the sea. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.
Aircraft reference details include registration N22932, MSN B139, year of manufacture 1945.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff from the bay of Avalon, the twin engine seaplane lost height and crashed into the sea. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Avalon - San Pedro
Operator
Catalina AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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