Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Aug 22, 1957 (4 killed)
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on August 22, 1957 near Floyd Bennett Field New York, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Poor maintenance...
- Date: August 22, 1957
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Floyd Bennett Field New York, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Poor maintenance during reinstallation of the control columns is believed to have caused the crash, though this was not proven.
A United States Coast Guard Grumman HU-16 Albatross (serial 1259) was on a test flight after an inspection when, just after takeoff from Floyd Bennett Field, it banked sharply to the left. The left wing tip struck the ground, the aircraft broke up and crashed, killing four of the six crew.