Accident Grumman HU-16E Albatross 2128, Monday 7 August 1967
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Date:Monday 7 August 1967
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic U16 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Grumman HU-16E Albatross
Owner/operator:United States Coast Guard
Registration: 2128
MSN: G-355
Fatalities:Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 8
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:N of San Luis Obispo, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Crashed into mountain N of San Luis Obispo, CA while searching for an overdue vessel along the California coastline.

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