Aircraft 48-606 Data

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48-606

Grumman SA-16A Albatross C/N G-24

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Latest photos of 48-606
  • 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 by 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 by 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 by S B J
  • 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 by Zane Adams

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Grumman
Model:SA-16A Albatross    Search all Grumman SA-16A Albatross
Year built:0000
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

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Admin, 2013-10-19 16:20:39
 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).