Quonset Point Naval Air Station – August 29, 1953
On August 29, 1953, the pilot of a navy F9F Panther jet, (Bu. No. 125272), was making a landing approach at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station when the plane ran out of fuel and crashed 400 yards from the end of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed. Injuries to the pilot are unknown.
Source:
Aviation Safety Network
