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Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Dutch Harbor: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N95468
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nikolski – Dutch Harbor
MSN:
1140
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
16068
Captain / Total hours on type:
237.00
Circumstances:
En route from Nikolski to Dutch Harbor on a taxi mail flight, the twin engine seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Dutch Harbor. Pieces from a wing were found floating on water while the main wreckage and the two occupants were not found.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DK in Nikolski

Date & Time: May 29, 1965 at 0925 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N91016
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11853
YOM:
1943
Location:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8044
Captain / Total hours on type:
4994.00
Aircraft flight hours:
24137
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the airplane was caught by a sudden crosswind gusting up to 28 knots, causing a premature liftoff. The airplane stalled, struck the runway surface, veered off runway and eventually came to rest with the right main gear partially collapsed. All five occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Premature takeoff caused by sudden crosswind.
Final Report: