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: The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to a lack of sufficient evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A seaplane crashed into the ocean near Avalon during low-altitude flight, resulting in the loss of the pilot.
What happened
During a period of low-altitude flight, the pilot of a seaplane experienced a loss of control, leading to an impact with the sea. The accident occurred just a short distance from the coast of Avalon. Following the crash, search efforts identified small amounts of debris floating on the water's surface. Despite these findings, the body of the pilot was not recovered.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident were unable to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the accident. Due to an insufficient amount of evidence available from the crash site, investigators could not identify the specific reason for the loss of control.
Probable cause
The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to a lack of sufficient evidence.