49-069
Flight / Schedule
49-069
Aircraft
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) AlbatrossRegistration
49-069
MSN
G-27
Year of Manufacture
1950
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
March 12, 1956 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Delivery
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador
Region
North America • Canada
Narrative Report
On March 12, 1956 at 12:00 AM, 49-069 experienced a crash involving Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador.
The flight was categorized as delivery and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 6, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was en route to Spain to deliver the aircraft to the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire). Shortly after takeoff from Argentia NAS, while climbing, the seaplane went out of control and crashed into the Placentia Bay, about 1,5 km off shore. All six crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 49-069, MSN G-27, year of manufacture 1950.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
6
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was en route to Spain to deliver the aircraft to the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire). Shortly after takeoff from Argentia NAS, while climbing, the seaplane went out of control and crashed into the Placentia Bay, about 1,5 km off shore. All six crew members were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Delivery
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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