Unsolved aircraft disappearance in Laboucher Bay

12 fatalities • Laboucher Bay, United States of America • Flight

An aircraft disappeared during a flight between Laboucher Bay and Ketchikan, resulting in four fatalities with no wreckage recovered.

What happened

During a scheduled flight departing from Laboucher Bay toward Ketchikan, an aircraft vanished under undetermined conditions. The incident occurred within the waters of the Summer Strait, specifically near Laboucher Bay. Following the disappearance, search efforts resulted in the discovery of four fatalities, though no physical remains of the airframe were located.

Findings

Because the wreckage of the aircraft was never recovered, investigators were unable to perform a detailed analysis of the debris or flight data. Consequently, the specific circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unidentified.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to the absence of wreckage and physical evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-08-25 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near Laboucher Bay, United States of America?

An aircraft disappeared during a flight between Laboucher Bay and Ketchikan, resulting in four fatalities with no wreckage recovered.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-08-25 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-08-25 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration N1045, operated by Webber Airlines, at Laboucher Bay, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to the absence of wreckage and physical evidence.

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