Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 November 1973
Aircraft Type: Grumman HU-16B Albatross
Owner/operator: Armada de Chile
Registration Number: 251
Location: near Quilp –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Airplane fuel system.Airplane fuel system.
Category: Accident
An Albatross flying boat experienced an engine failure due to a fuel system malfunction, resulting in loss of power and impact with terrain while attempting to navigate a series of hills.An Albatross flying boat experienced an engine failure due to a fuel system malfunction, resulting in loss of power and impact with terrain while attempting to navigate a series of hills.
Description
Apparently the Albatross flying boat suffered an engine failure caused by a problem of the airplane fuel system, causing a loss of power. The crew tried to pass the hills that obstructed the passage to the sea, operating on one engine. They failed to clear the hills and the airplane impacted terrain.
Source of Information
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Fuel system malfunction leading to loss of power.Fuel system malfunction leading to loss of power.Share on:
