Chilean Navy

Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross

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.

Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross

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.