Crash of a Grumman HU-16A Albatross off Puerto Cortés NAS: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 10, 1977 at 2245 LT
Operator:
Registration:
MP-301
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Puerto Cortés NAS, while climbing, the seaplane aircraft lost height and crashed into the sea. Five crew members were rescued while three others were killed.
