Westerly, Rhode Island – September 25, 1943
On September 25, 1943, a U. S. Navy Howard NH-1 aircraft, (Bu. No. 29446), was landing in a strong cross wind the Westerly Air Field when the aircraft bounced causing major damage to the landing gear. The plane then came down and struck the runway damaging the propeller and left wing and fuselage before coming to rest. None of the four men aboard were injured.
This aircraft was repaired and put back into service. It was involved in another accident at Otis Air Field in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on May 5, 1944. The aircraft ground looped upon landing; there were no injuries.
Sources:
U. S. Navy accident report #44-8786, dated September 25, 1943.
U. S. Navy accident report #44-43906, dated May 5, 1944.