Quonset Point Naval Air Station – September 25, 1951
F4U Corsair
US Navy Photo
On September 25, 1951, the pilot of an F4U-4 Corsair, (Bu. No. 80992), was making practice touch-and-go-landings on runway 19 at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station. After making five successful landings, he attempted a sixth, and upon touch-down the left-side landing gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded 600 feet before coming to rest. The pilot was not injured.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated September 25, 1951.
