1 fatality

Aircraft Lost Without Trace During Ferry Flight from Midway Island to Adak (N3674G)

Pacific Ocean, WorldFlight

On September 22, 1975, a Volpar Turboliner 18 (registration N3674G) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Pacific Ocean, World in flight. One person was 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); 8 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

An aircraft disappeared without a trace while completing a ferry flight from Midway Island to Adak, Aleutian Islands. No distress call was sent, and search and rescue operations found no trace of the aircraft or pilot.

Incident Overview An aircraft was lost without a trace while completing a ferry flight from Midway Island to Adak, Aleutian Islands. The pilot did not send any distress call. Search and rescue operations did not find any trace of the aircraft or the pilot. ## Investigation Findings Due to a lack of evidence, the cause of the accident could not be determined. The official investigation concluded that the probable cause could not be established based on the available information. ## Operational Context The incident occurred during a ferry flight, a type of operation typically used to move aircraft between locations without passengers or cargo. The route from Midway Island to Adak, Aleutian Islands, is a significant distance and may involve challenging conditions, though specific details about the flight conditions are not provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 1975 Volpar Turboliner 18 accident near Pacific Ocean, World?

An aircraft disappeared without a trace while completing a ferry flight from Midway Island to Adak, Aleutian Islands. No distress call was sent, and search and rescue operations found no trace of the aircraft or pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 1975 Volpar Turboliner 18 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 1975 involved a Volpar Turboliner 18, registration N3674G, operated by Air America, at Pacific Ocean, World.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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