251
Flight / Schedule
251
Aircraft
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) AlbatrossRegistration
251
Operator
Chilean NavyDate
November 1, 1973 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Crash Location
Quilpué Región de Valparaíso
Region
South America • Chile
Coordinates
-33.0336°, -71.4825°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On November 1, 1973 at 12:00 AM, 251 experienced a crash involving Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross, operated by Chilean Navy, with the event recorded near Quilpué Región de Valparaíso.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. 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.
Aircraft reference details include registration 251.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -33.0336°, -71.4825°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Chilean NavyFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Region / Country
South America • Chile
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) AlbatrossRegistration
251
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