Crash of a Grumman SA-16A Albatross in Moji: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 13, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
51-062
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Beppu – Ashiya
MSN:
G-141
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Beppu to Ashiya AFB, the seaplane hit the slope of a mountain located three km southwest of Moji, killing all eight occupants. At the time of the accident, the visibility was limited due to marginal weather conditions.
