Charlestown, Rhode Island – October 25, 1951
TBM-3E Avenger
U. S. Navy Photo
On October 25, 1951, a flight of navy TBM-3 Avengers were making practice touch-and-go landings at the Charlestown Navy Auxiliary Air Field. During the exercise, one of the aircraft, (Bu. No. 53410) experienced engine problems and crashed near the end of the runway. The pilot was not seriously injured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Source: U. S. Navy report dated October 25, 1951
