Quonset Point Naval Air Station – June 9, 1952
F4U Corsair
US Navy Photo
On June 9, 1952, an F4U-4 Corsair, (Bu. No. 81260), was taking off from the Quonset Point Naval Air Station for a training flight. As it was leaving the ground, but while still over the runway, the engine failed and the aircraft crash-landed back onto the runway. The aircraft was severely damaged, but the pilot was not injured.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated June 9, 1952
