Incident Overview
Date: xx Jun 1975
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-73 Mallard
Owner/operator: Gabon Government
Registration Number: TR-LSW
Location: Atlantic Ocean off Gabon –
ÿ Gabon
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft noseAircraft nose
Category: Other
A G-73 Mallard flying boat landed in the Atlantic Ocean off Gabon to transport a passenger. Due to an inability to take off, the aircraft was towed by a ship and subsequently sank. The nose of the aircraft was pulled under during the towing process.A G-73 Mallard flying boat landed in the Atlantic Ocean off Gabon to transport a passenger. Due to an inability to take off, the aircraft was towed by a ship and subsequently sank. The nose of the aircraft was pulled under during the towing process.
Description
The G-73 Mallard landed in the Atlantic Ocean off Gabon to pick up a passenger from a ship. Unable to take off, the flying boat was towed from the bow by the ship. The nose was pulled under during the tow and the aircraft sank. It was not salvaged.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfPrimary Cause
Failed takeoff and subsequent sinking of an aircraft due to towing.Failed takeoff and subsequent sinking of an aircraft due to towing.Share on:
