Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Mar 12, 1956 (6 killed)
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on March 12, 1956 near Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada with 6 fatalities.
- Date: March 12, 1956
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A US Air Force HU-16 Albatross climbing after takeoff from Argentia NAS, Newfoundland, went out of control and crashed into Placentia Bay about 1.5 km offshore. All six crew on board, who were en route to deliver the aircraft to Spain, were killed.