No fatalities

Floatplane Crash and Sinking in Clear Lake (38-577)

Lakeport, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 9, 1940, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration 38-577) operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeport, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

A floatplane crashed while attempting to land on Clear Lake near Lakeport, overturning and sinking into the water without causing any injuries or fatalities.

What happened

An incident occurred involving a floatplane during its approach to land on Clear Lake, located off Lakeport. Upon making contact with the water surface, the aircraft crashed, subsequently overturned, and sank beneath the waves. The event resulted in no casualties, as there were no reported injuries or fatalities among those on board.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft, weather conditions at the time of the accident, or the precise sequence of events leading to the loss of control. Consequently, no definitive contributing factors or conclusions are available from the provided text.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Dec 1940 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near Lakeport, United States of America?

A floatplane crashed while attempting to land on Clear Lake near Lakeport, overturning and sinking into the water without causing any injuries or fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Dec 1940 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Dec 1940 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration 38-577, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941), at Lakeport, United States of America.