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Taipei Seaplane Crash into Sea (1264)

Taipei, TaiwanTakeoff (climb)

On March 5, 1965, a Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross (registration 1264) operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Taipei, Taiwan during takeoff. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Taipei Airport while bound for Bangkok, killing all 11 occupants. The main wreckage sank and was not recovered.

Incident Overview A seaplane departed Taipei Airport on a flight to Bangkok. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea a few kilometers offshore. All 11 occupants were killed in the accident. ## Wreckage and Recovery Few debris were found floating on the water. The main wreckage sank and was not found. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that due to a lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Taipei Airport and the sea was provided in the source.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Mar 1965 Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident near Taipei, Taiwan?

A seaplane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Taipei Airport while bound for Bangkok, killing all 11 occupants. The main wreckage sank and was not recovered.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Mar 1965 Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Mar 1965 involved a Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross, registration 1264, operated by Royal Thai Navy - Kong Thap Ruea Thai, at Taipei, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

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