Otis Air Field – June 29, 1945
Early U.S. Navy Helldiver
U.S. Navy Photo
On June 29, 1945, a flight of navy Helldivers belonging to VB-74 were participating in a night flight carrier landing practice exercise at Otis Field when one aircraft, (Bu. No. 60105), was hit with a cross-wind causing the port wing to drop and hit the runway. The aircraft spun 45 degrees and as it did so the landing gear collapsed. The aircraft continued to skid for another 200 feet before coming to rest. Although the aircraft sustained major damage, the pilot was not hurt.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated June 29, 1945
