No fatalities

Aircraft Crash into Laguna de Bay During Landing Approach (38-561)

Laguna de Bay, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 1939, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration 38-561) operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Laguna de Bay, Philippines 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.

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An aircraft crashed into Laguna de Bay, south of Manila, during a landing approach for unknown reasons. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the process of landing near Laguna de Bay, a body of water located south of Manila. The flight terminated abruptly as the machine impacted the surface of the lake. No specific registration mark or operator name is recorded in the available data for this event.

Following the crash, search and recovery efforts did not yield definitive information regarding the occupants. Consequently, the fate of the crew remains unknown to this day. There are no confirmed reports of survivors or recovered remains that would allow for a precise accounting of casualties.

Findings

The investigation into this accident has not produced a conclusive explanation for the event. The cause of the crash is officially listed as unknown. Without recovered wreckage or flight data, it is impossible to determine whether mechanical failure, environmental conditions, or other factors contributed to the loss of the aircraft during its final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Nov 1939 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near Laguna de Bay, Philippines?

An aircraft crashed into Laguna de Bay, south of Manila, during a landing approach for unknown reasons. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Nov 1939 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Nov 1939 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration 38-561, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941), at Laguna de Bay, Philippines.