Crash of a Grumman M-16 Albatross at Ponta Pelada AFB

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
6541
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ponta Pelada - Ponta Pelada
MSN:
G-51
YOM:
1951
Country:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a reconnaissance flight after a small plane was missing in the region of Roraima. Shortly after takeoff from Ponta Pelada AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane suffered technical problems, stalled and crashed 1,500 meters past the runway end. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine propeller for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Grumman SHU-16B Albatross near Antofagasta: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
571
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Antofagasta - Antofagasta
MSN:
G-251
YOM:
1953
Country:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Antofagasta Airport following a maritime patrol exercice. While descending at dusk, the seaplane struck the slope of Mt Moreno located about 12 km west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Patricio de Andraca, pilot,
Lt Patricio Yánez, copilot,
Lt Raúl Castillo, navigator,
Osvaldo Alvarado, flight engineer,
Hernán González, radio operator,
Cpt José Gallardo, mechanic.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16A Albatross off Puerto Cortés NAS: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1977 at 2245 LT
Operator:
Registration:
MP-301
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Puerto Cortés NAS, while climbing, the seaplane aircraft lost height and crashed into the sea. Five crew members were rescued while three others were killed.

Crash of a Grumman SA-16B Albatross off Cabo de Palos: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1974
Operator:
Registration:
AN.1A-1
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
G-148
YOM:
1952
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Mediterranean sea off Cabo de Palos. All eight crew members were killed.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16A Albatross near Manado: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 26, 1974
Operator:
Registration:
PB-518
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
G-437
YOM:
1960
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and was destroyed. All 10 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16B Albatross near Quilpué: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
251
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Country:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route, a technical problem occurred on the fuel supply system, causing a loss of engine power. The captain elected to fly over the mountains surrounding Quilpué on one engine but the seaplane struck a hill and crashed. Three crew members were killed while three others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power caused by a technical problem on the fuel supply system.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16E Albatross into the Gulf of Mexico: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
2123
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi
MSN:
G-350
YOM:
1953
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
This crew was dropping parachute flares to illuminate a search area when one of the flares accidentally ignited in the aircraft. Intense smoke incapacitated the pilots and crew and the aircraft became uncontrolled and crashed into the sea. All six crew members were killed.
LCDR Francis W. Miller,
LTJG Jerald M. Mack,
AD1 Harold D. Brown Jr.,
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins Jr.,
AT2 John F. Harrison,
AT2 John P. Pledger.

Crash of a Grumman SA-16A Albatross near Las Palmas

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1973 at 0730 LT
Operator:
Registration:
AD.1-5
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Las Palmas – Jerez de la Frontera
MSN:
G-56
YOM:
1951
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane departed Las Palmas-Gando Airport at 0655LT bound for Jerez de la Frontera. Few minutes later, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and was eventually forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a rocky field and was damaged beyond repair. A crew member was slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16A Albatross into Lake of Bracciano: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1971 at 1900 LT
Operator:
Registration:
MM50-175
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lake of Bracciano - Lake of Bracciano
MSN:
G-63
YOM:
1951
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew departed Lake of Bracciano for a local training flight. En route, an engine failed. Speed was lost and the airplane stalled and crashed into the lake, few dozen yards offshore. A crew member, Cpt Angelo Natale, was killed, while two other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reason.

Crash of a Grumman SU-16A Albatross near Bragança

Date & Time: May 24, 1971 at 1530 LT
Operator:
Registration:
AD.1-3
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
G-50
YOM:
1951
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a flight from Palma de Mallorca, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The seaplane crashed in a mountainous terrain located six km from Bragança, Portugal. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.