Mendon, Massachusetts – September 13, 1931
On September 13, 1931, there was a two-day air meet in progress at the Mendon Airport. Part of the meet included airplane rides. That afternoon, the engine of a Travelair biplane, with a pilot and two passengers aboard, suddenly caught fire while warming up in preparation for take off. Fortunately everyone escaped without injury, but the plane, valued at $7,000, was destroyed.
Source:
Woonsocket Call, “Plane At Mendon Ruined By Flames”, September 14, 1931.
