Chalk's Ocean Airways crash off Miami Beach

December 2005
Miami, FL


A Chalk's Ocean Airways Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard plunges into the ocean. The aircraft, on a flight to Bimini North Seaplane Base in the Bahamas, crashed shortly after takeoff from the Miami Seaplane Base. Amateur video showed the aircraft plunging into the Atlantic Ocean just off the Florida coast with the right wing separated and flaming fuel streaming away. The airplane crashed into the sea and came to rest in about 35 feet of water. Preliminary investigation showed a large fatigue crack in the right wing spar.

Note: this video originally had a fairly disrespectful title. I took this account over from a friend and changed it. I also deleted comments referencing the old title in order to get a fresh start. Condolences to anyone who was involved with this accident.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• aircraft
• airplane
• accident
• crash
• seaplane
• commercial
• grumman

[nuwaus]

so this is the actual footage of Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101

[jennyboom]

i was on duty that day (USCG), we had to make a makeshift morgue in temporary storage facilities. The worse were seeing all the personal belongings, and presents.

[Schlinkerful]

You cold hearted bastard.

[z370Toronto]

bye bye....'

[Takanozana]

Crap you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cashdudehomie]

The wing. The investigators found that the other wing was cracked and about to fall off as well.

[NKS969]

What fell off it?

[heyimericv]

im suprised the jet fuel diddnt melt the earth

[patriotsaddict]

yes happen in miami