Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 May 1971
Aircraft Type: Grumman SA-16A Albatross (HU-16)
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: AD.1-3
Location: 6 km from Braganza –
ÿ Portugal
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft landing gear and structural integrity of the aircraft.Aircraft landing gear and structural integrity of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a forced landing on a mountainous terrain, resulting in injuries to the crew.A small aircraft experienced a forced landing on a mountainous terrain, resulting in injuries to the crew.
Description
Forced landing on mountain. Crew suffered injuries.
Primary Cause
Terrain conditions and potential for a sudden, unexpected landing.Terrain conditions and potential for a sudden, unexpected landing.Share on:
