Grumman · turboprop
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident history and safety score
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross appears in 45 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
30%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4.6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
7.2/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
43
High liability exposure. Special hull exclusions apply. Out-of-policy exception approval required.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
2003-04-14
Grumman HU-16 FTW03WA137 NTSB dataset event at Chetumal, MX
Chetumal, MX · Robert F. Carlson Jr.
3
Fatalities
1994-08-02
Grumman HU-16 N7025N occurrence at St. Ignace, MI
St. Ignace, MI · private
Fatalities
1994-08-02
GRUMMAN HU-16 CHI94FA262 NTSB dataset event at ST. IGNACE, MI, USA
ST. IGNACE, MI, USA · DASILVA, URBANO M.
0
Fatalities
1992-01-22
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 51-7202 BAAA archive accident at Elefsis AFB (Elefsina), Attica / Αττική
Elefsis AFB (Elefsina), Attica / Αττική · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1986-01-22
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross IR-0222 BAAA archive accident at Makassar (Ujung Pandang), South Sulawesi
Makassar (Ujung Pandang), South Sulawesi · Pending verification
5
Fatalities
1979-03-13
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 6540 BAAA archive accident at Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina · Pending verification
5
Fatalities
1979-01-17
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 6539 BAAA archive accident at Itacajá, Tocantins
Itacajá, Tocantins · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1977-12-27
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 6541 BAAA archive accident at Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Amazonas
Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Amazonas · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1977-09-03
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 571 BAAA archive accident at Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta
Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta · Pending verification
6
Fatalities
1977-01-10
Grumman HU-16 Albatross MP-301 occurrence at off Puerto Cortés
off Puerto Cortés · Armada de Mexico - Fuerza Aeronaval
3
Fatalities
1977-01-10
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross MP-301 BAAA archive accident at Puerto Cortés NAS, Baja California Sur
Puerto Cortés NAS, Baja California Sur · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1974-09-18
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross AN.1A-1 BAAA archive accident at Cabo de Palos, Region of Murcia
Cabo de Palos, Region of Murcia · Pending verification
8
Fatalities
1974-05-25
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross PB-518 BAAA archive accident at Manado, North Sulawesi
Manado, North Sulawesi · Pending verification
10
Fatalities
1973-10-31
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 251 BAAA archive accident at Quilpué, Región de Valparaíso
Quilpué, Región de Valparaíso · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1973-09-20
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 2123 BAAA archive accident at Gulf of Mexico, World
Gulf of Mexico, World · Pending verification
6
Fatalities
1973-09-03
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross AD.1-5 BAAA archive accident at Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria), Canary Islands
Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria), Canary Islands · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1971-08-11
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross MM50-175 BAAA archive accident at Lake of Bracciano, Lazio
Lake of Bracciano, Lazio · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
1971-05-24
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross AD.1-3 BAAA archive accident at Bragança, Norte
Bragança, Norte · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1970-08-03
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 51-5305 BAAA archive accident at Ramey AFB (Aguadilla), All Puerto Rico
Ramey AFB (Aguadilla), All Puerto Rico · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1969-06-30
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross AN.1-7 BAAA archive accident at Alborán Island, Andalusia
Alborán Island, Andalusia · Pending verification
7
Fatalities
1969-05-13
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross AN.1-4 BAAA archive accident at Cartagena, Region of Murcia
Cartagena, Region of Murcia · Pending verification
7
Fatalities
1967-08-06
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 2128 BAAA archive accident at San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, California · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1967-06-14
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 7237 BAAA archive accident at Sloko Lake, British Columbia
Sloko Lake, British Columbia · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
1967-03-04
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 1240 BAAA archive accident at Gulf of Mexico, World
Gulf of Mexico, World · Pending verification
6
Fatalities
1967-02-07
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross 1271 BAAA archive accident at Saint Paul Island, Alaska
Saint Paul Island, Alaska · Pending verification
1
Fatalities