Crash of a Grumman HU-16B Albatross near Quilpué: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 1, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
251
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route, a technical problem occurred on the fuel supply system, causing a loss of engine power. The captain elected to fly over the mountains surrounding Quilpué on one engine but the seaplane struck a hill and crashed. Three crew members were killed while three others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power caused by a technical problem on the fuel supply system.
