Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 December 1977
Aircraft Type: Grumman M-16 Albatross (HU-16)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 6541
Location: Manaus, AM –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A light plane crashed on take-off, resulting in the escape of nine occupants without serious injuries. The Albatross, operating on a search mission for a missing light plane, was involved.A light plane crashed on take-off, resulting in the escape of nine occupants without serious injuries. The Albatross, operating on a search mission for a missing light plane, was involved.
Description
The aircraft crashed on take-off. The nine occupants escaped without serious injuries. The Albatross operated on a search mission for a light plane that had been missing for seven days.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during take-off.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during take-off.Share on:
