Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, May 24, 1971, Brag...
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on May 24, 1971 near Bragança Norte, Portugal with no fatalities.
- Date: May 24, 1971
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Bragança Norte, Portugal
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
The Albatross was flying from Palma de Mallorca when the crew met an unexpected problem and attempted an emergency landing. The seaplane came down on mountainous ground about six km from Braganca in northern Portugal, injuring all six occupants and leaving the aircraft damaged beyond repair.