Unidentified crash of twin-engine seaplane near Dutch Harbor

2 fatalities • Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America • Flight

A twin-engine seaplane disappeared after crashing into the ocean during a mail delivery flight from Nikolski to Dutch Harbor.

What happened

During a scheduled postal transport mission traveling from Nikolski toward Dutch Harbor, a twin-engine seaplane went down in the waters near the destination. The aircraft was operating as a taxi mail service at the time of the incident.

Following the disappearance, search efforts identified debris consisting of wing fragments floating on the ocean surface. However, the primary wreckage of the aircraft and both occupants, totaling two fatalities, have not been located.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the impact remain unidentified, as investigators were unable to recover the main fuselage or determine the precise sequence of events leading to the crash.

Probable cause

The investigation was unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-01-23 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America?

A twin-engine seaplane disappeared after crashing into the ocean during a mail delivery flight from Nikolski to Dutch Harbor.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-01-23 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-01-23 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration N95468, operated by PenAir - Peninsula Airways - Alaska Airlines Commuter, at Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation was unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident.

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