Squantum Naval Air Station – September 24, 1945
SNJ Trainer Aircraft
U. S. Navy Photo
On September 24, 1945, a U. S. Navy SNJ-3, (Bu. No. 7006), was landing at the Squantum Naval Air Station in Massachusetts, when the wheels collapsed. The aircraft skidded to a stop and there was no fire. Neither of the two men aboard were injured. The aircraft was returning from a familiarization flight. The aircraft required a major overhaul.
Source:
U. S. Navy accident report dated September 24, 1945
