Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Dec 28, 1977, Pont...
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on December 28, 1977 near Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus Amazonas, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: December 28, 1977
- Aircraft: Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
- Location: Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus Amazonas, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Brazilian Air Force Grumman Albatross on a reconnaissance mission stalled shortly after takeoff from Ponta Pelada and crashed beyond the runway end. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.