Grumman G-73 Mallard crash, Jan 14, 1979, Avalon (Catalin...
Grumman G-73 Mallard accident on January 14, 1979 near Avalon (Catalina Island) California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: A premature...
- Date: January 14, 1979
- Aircraft: Grumman G-73 Mallard
- Location: Avalon (Catalina Island) California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A premature liftoff and an overload failure were listed as contributing factors.
On 14 January 1979 the Trans Catalina Airlines Grumman G-73 Mallard N95DF was operating a scheduled flight from Avalon to Long Beach. While taking off from Avalon harbour it struck three successive waves, which tore off the left engine and part of the left wing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 11 occupants escaped with minor injuries.