Griswold, Conncticut – July 1, 1962

     On July 1, 1962, four men took off in a light plane from the Pachaug Airport in Griswold.  Just after becomming airborne the plane crashed in a brush covered field.  Nobody aboard was injured, but the plane was damaged.  The pilot blamed hot, humid, conditions creating thinner air.

Source:

Providence Journal, “R. I. Men Safe In Air Mishap”, July 2, 1962, Pg. 1.