No fatalities

Seaplane Incident at False Pass (N1513V)

False Pass, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 22, 1970, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration N1513V) operated by Reeve Aleutian Airways - RAA was involved in an aviation accident near False Pass, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Aircraft came to rest in water. May have hit submerged object. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 seaplane landed on water at False Pass, likely striking a submerged object. The aircraft nosed down and sank to 110 feet. All four occupants evacuated the cabin before it was fully submerged.

Incident Overview

An aviation incident occurred involving a seaplane that made a landing on the water surface at False Pass. During this operation, the aircraft likely encountered a submerged object. This contact resulted in the plane nosing down and coming to rest in the water.

Occupant Safety and Outcome

Despite the impact and subsequent sinking of the aircraft, all four individuals on board were successful in evacuating the cabin. The evacuation was completed before the airplane sank to a depth of 110 feet. No fatalities or injuries are reported in the provided source material regarding the occupants' status post-evacuation.

Official Findings

The investigation concluded that the aircraft came to rest in the water. The probable cause is attributed to the possibility that the plane hit a submerged object during the landing phase.