Westerly, Rhode Island – October 16, 1945
Corsair Aircraft
U. S. Navy Photo
On October 16, 1945, a pilot was making practice carrier landings at the Westerly Auxiliary Naval Air Station in an FG-1D Corsair, (Bu. No. 88397). After five successful landings and take offs, the aircraft ground-looped and flipped on its back. The pilot was not injured, but the aircraft required a major overhaul.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated October 16, 1945.
