Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Sep 3, 1973, Las P...
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on September 3, 1973 near Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands, Spain with no fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: September 3, 1973
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands, Spain
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure.
A Spanish Air Force Albatross seaplane from Las Palmas suffered an engine failure minutes after takeoff and crash landed in a rocky field. One crew member was slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.