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Unresolved Seaplane Crash in Chiniak Bay (N1583V)

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On December 11, 1974, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration N1583V) operated by Kodiak Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kodiak, United States of America in flight. 5 people were 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); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N1583V
Aircraft registered N1583V. Photo: John Atherton / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A seaplane crashed into Chiniak Bay shortly before its scheduled arrival in Kodiak. Search and rescue efforts were suspended after several days without finding the aircraft or its five occupants.

Incident Overview A seaplane lost control and crashed into Chiniak Bay a few minutes before it was scheduled to arrive in Kodiak. The accident resulted in the loss of the aircraft and its five occupants. ## Search and Rescue Operations Search and rescue (SAR) efforts were initiated following the crash. However, after several days of operations, the search was suspended because no trace of the aircraft or the five occupants was found. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was 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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Dec 1974 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near Kodiak, United States of America?

A seaplane crashed into Chiniak Bay shortly before its scheduled arrival in Kodiak. Search and rescue efforts were suspended after several days without finding the aircraft or its five occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Dec 1974 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Dec 1974 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration N1583V, operated by Kodiak Airways, at Kodiak, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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