Avalon - San Pedro

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.