Brunswick, Maine – July 7, 1943
North American Texan Military Trainer
Author Photo
On July 7, 1943, a U. S. Navy SNJ-4 Texan trainer aircraft , (Bu. No. 27614), was landing at the Brunswick Naval Air Station in a strong 90-degree cross-wind. As the pilot attempted to use alternate brakes to prevent a ground loop the aircraft nosed over. The pilot and instructor aboard suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The aircraft required a major overhaul.
Source:
U. S. Navy accident report #44-7567, dated July 7, 1943.
