New Bedford, Massachusetts – December 7, 1944
F4U Corsair
US Navy Photo
On December 7, 1944, a pilot was making carrier practice landings at New Bedford NAAF in an F4U-1D Corsair, (Bu. No. 82205). After making several successful landings, he attempted to make another. Just before touchdown a strong gust of wind caused the left wing to dip. The pilot attempted to correct, but the aircraft went into a ditch. The pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the aircraft was seriously damaged.
The pilot was assigned to Fighter Squadron 10, (VF-10).
Source:
U. S. Navy accident report dated December 7, 1944.
