Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Sep 4, 1977 (6 killed)

Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on September 4, 1977 near Antofagasta Región de Antofagasta, Chile with 6 fatalities.

A Chilean Navy Grumman HU 16 Albatross returning to Antofagasta Airport after a maritime patrol struck the slope of Mount Moreno while descending at dusk. The aircraft was destroyed on impact. All six occupants were killed.

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