Grumman G-21A Goose crash, May 12, 1978, Port Moller Alaska
Grumman G-21A Goose accident on May 12, 1978 near Port Moller Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Dragged wingtip during the takeoff run...
- Date: May 12, 1978
- Aircraft: Grumman G-21A Goose
- Location: Port Moller Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Dragged wingtip during the takeoff run due to improper operation of the brakes and/or flight controls. The crew failed to abort the takeoff, and the pilot had 33 hours in type.
Gifford Aviation Grumman Goose charter from Port Moller to Cold Bay. During the takeoff run from a lagoon near Port Moller the left wing float stayed in the water and the seaplane plunged into the water. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was written off.