Crash of a Grumman P-16A Tracker off Restinga de Marambaia
Date & Time:
Sep 3, 1969
Operator:
Registration:
7014
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
743
YOM:
1958
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Santa Cruz Airbase at 0900LT on a maritime patrol flight. While flying along the coast, the crew encountered engine problems and decided to ditch the aircraft off Restinga de Marambaia. The airplane sank three minutes later and all four crew members were rescued by the crew of an Argentinian ship.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
