Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Aug 25, 1955 (5 killed)
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on August 25, 1955 near Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal with 5 fatalities.
- Date: August 25, 1955
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Lajes Azores Islands, Portugal
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAF HU16 Albatross flying from Argentia NAS, Newfoundland, to Lajes in the Azores struck the slope of Negrao Peak about 7 km from the airfield on final approach in the evening. All five crew were killed.