Tupolev TU-16 crash, May 25, 1968 (6 killed), Norwegian Sea
Tupolev TU-16 accident on May 25, 1968 near Norwegian Sea, World with 6 fatalities.
- Date: May 25, 1968
- Aircraft: Tupolev TU-16
- Location: Norwegian Sea, World
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A Soviet Tu 16 from Severomorsk flying a survey and reconnaissance mission over the North Sea made low passes over the USS Essex. As the crew left the area, control was lost and the bomber crashed into the sea in a large explosion, killing all six crew members.