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Undetermined Cause of Seaplane Crash Off Avalon (N325)

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On September 29, 1968, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration N325) operated by Catalina Seaplanes was involved in an aviation accident near Avalon (Catalina Island), United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane crashed into the sea near Avalon after the pilot lost control at low altitude. The pilot's body was not recovered, and the official investigation could not determine the cause due to a lack of evidence.

Incident Overview and Investigation Findings A seaplane crashed into the sea a few dozen yards off Avalon after the pilot lost control of the aircraft while flying at a low height. The official investigation concluded that the cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. ## Recovery and Aftermath Few debris were found floating on the water following the crash. The pilot's body was never found. The investigation did not identify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond the general area off Avalon, and no further details were provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

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