Squantum Naval Air Station – May 20, 1944
North American Texan Military Trainer
Author Photo
On May 20, 1944, an SNJ-4 Texan trainer aircraft, (Bu. No. 5660), was in the process of taking off from the Squantum Naval Air Station when the pilot suddenly aborted the takeoff and applied the brakes. The aircraft nosed over and was damaged. The undercarriage broke loose, and the left wing, propeller, engine cowling, were all damaged, as well as the engine due to the sudden stoppage. The pilot and his instructor were not hurt.
Source:
U. S. Navy accident report #44-14365), dated May 20, 1944.
