B-73
Flight / Schedule
B-73
Aircraft
Grumman G-44 WidgeonRegistration
B-73
MSN
1426
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirDate
December 7, 1948 at 04:20 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) Northern District
Region
Asia • Israel
Narrative Report
On December 7, 1948 at 04:20 PM, B-73 experienced a crash involving Grumman G-44 Widgeon, operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir, with the event recorded near Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) Northern District.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was performing a training flight when the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances while trying to land in Lake Tiberias. All three crew members were killed. Crew: Oliver Holton, instructor, Ralph Moster, pilot. Passenger: Alvin Levin.
Aircraft reference details include registration B-73, MSN 1426.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
2
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was performing a training flight when the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances while trying to land in Lake Tiberias. All three crew members were killed. Crew: Oliver Holton, instructor, Ralph Moster, pilot. Passenger: Alvin Levin.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • Israel
Aircraft Details
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