Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Apr 18, 1956, Whee...
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on April 18, 1956 near Wheelus AFB (Mitiga) Tripoli, Libya with no fatalities.
- Date: April 18, 1956
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Wheelus AFB (Mitiga) Tripoli, Libya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A USAF Grumman Albatross stalled just after takeoff from Wheelus AFB and crashed about 400 meters from the airfield on 18 April 1956. The fate of the crew is not known.