Aircraft 48-606 Data

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48-606
Grumman SA-16A Albatross, c/n G-24
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48-606 - Another picture of USAF 51-001 which crashed on 1-24-52 in Death Valley,Ca. This was a Grumman SA-16A. - by S B J
S B J
48-606 - After a night time engine problem,the five man crew did a successful bailout. The plane flew on for many miles till it crashed as seen. - by S B J
S B J
48-606 - This SA-16A #51-001 USAF crashed in Death Valley,Ca on 1-24-1952.Have flown by this crash many times. Near Towns Pass in DV. - by S B J
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48-606 - SA-16A at Lowry AFB - Denver, CO - this airplane was transfered Taiwan AF as 11021; shot down Jan 9, 1966 by Chinese AF MiGs whilst on rescue mission (transporting defectors) - by Zane Adams
Zane Adams
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Grumman
Model SA-16A Albatross Search all Grumman SA-16A Albatross
Construction Number (C/N) G-24
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 16
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type None
Aircraft
Registration Number 48-606
Current Status Destroyed
Owner
Owner
Address ,
United States
User Comments
Admin, 2013-10-19 20:20:39
To Davis-Monthan 1953; to Lockheed Air Services, Ontario, CA 1959 prior to disposal under MAP. To Taiwan AF as 11021; shot down Jan 9, 1966 by Chinese AF MiGs whilst on rescue mission. (Joe Baugher).