Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 April 1956
Aircraft Type: Grumman SA-16A Albatross
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 51-039
Location: 0,4 km N of Wheelus Air Base (MJI) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller issue ? is suspected.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller issue ? is suspected.Share on:
