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Twin-Engine Seaplane Disappears Off Dutch Harbor During Mail Flight (N95468)

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On January 23, 1981, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration N95468) operated by PenAir - Peninsula Airways - Alaska Airlines Commuter was involved in an aviation accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A twin-engine seaplane crashed into the sea off Dutch Harbor while en route from Nikolski on a taxi mail flight. Wing debris was recovered, but the main wreckage and two occupants were not found.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine seaplane was operating a taxi mail flight when it crashed into the sea off Dutch Harbor. The aircraft was en route from Nikolski to Dutch Harbor at the time of the accident. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not identified in the available information. ## Search and Recovery Efforts Following the crash, pieces from a wing were found floating on the water. Despite the recovery of this debris, the main wreckage of the aircraft was not located. Additionally, the two occupants aboard the seaplane were not found. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. No further details regarding the specific mechanical, environmental, or operational factors were provided in the source material.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

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