Otis Air Field – July 1, 1945
On July 1, 1945, a navy SBW-4E Helldiver, (Bu. No. 60100), was engaging in a flight-carrier-landing-practice exercise at Otis Air Field. As the aircraft was making an approach to land a wingtip struck some trees causing a crash. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair but the pilot was not injured.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated July 1, 1945.