Grumman G-21A Goose crash, Mar 10, 1966 (6 killed), Reef...
Grumman G-21A Goose accident on March 10, 1966 near Reef Island Alaska, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Pilot continued a visual descent in...
- Date: March 10, 1966
- Aircraft: Grumman G-21A Goose
- Location: Reef Island Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot continued a visual descent in adverse weather and misjudged altitude and clearance. Low ceiling, snow, wind and downdrafts were contributing factors.
A Pacific Western Airlines Grumman Goose on a scheduled passenger flight struck power cables while descending in snow, stalled and crashed into the Portland Canal. The pilot was evacuated, but all six passengers were killed. The wreckage was found about a day later.