Grumman G-21A Goose crash, Apr 14, 1979 (1 killed), Avalo...
Grumman G-21A Goose accident on April 14, 1979 near Avalon (Catalina Island) California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Stall during the...
- Date: April 14, 1979
- Aircraft: Grumman G-21A Goose
- Location: Avalon (Catalina Island) California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall during the go-around after the pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude.
The Grumman G-21A Goose N11CS of Catalina Airlines was operating a scheduled flight from San Pedro to Avalon on 14 April 1979. In fog and low cloud the pilot started a go-around after seeing boat wakes, and the seaplane stalled and crashed into the sea off Pebbly Beach. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, seven others had minor injuries, and one passenger drowned.