Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Sep 21, 1973 (6 killed)
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on September 21, 1973 near Gulf of Mexico All, World with 6 fatalities.
- Date: September 21, 1973
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Gulf of Mexico All, World
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A US Coast Guard Albatross dropping parachute flares over the Gulf of Mexico during a search had one flare ignite inside the aircraft. Smoke incapacitated the crew and the aircraft crashed into the sea, killing all six crew members.