Hyannis, MA. – August 25, 1956

April 12, 2026

Hyannis, Massachusetts – August 25, 1956

     On August 25, 1956, a Cessna 170A with four people aboard was approaching Hyannis Airport for a landing.  At the same time, a Tri-Pacer aircraft with a lone pilot aboard was also approaching to land.  At some point the two aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision.  The Tri-Pacer landed safely, but the Cessna crashed killing all aboard. The dead included a 22-year-old pilot, a mother and daughter, and her brother-in-law.    

     Source:

     Providence Journal, “Probe Fatal Plane Crash”, August 27, 1956, pg. 28. 

 

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Hyannis, MA. – January 22, 1949

June 12, 2019

Hyannis, Massachusetts – January 22, 1949 

     On January 22, 1949, a navy FG-1D Corsair , (Bu. No. 92700), was returning to the Squantum Naval Air Station after a bomb training flight when the engine began to run roughly, and then began trailing black smoke.  The pilot was directed to land at the Hyannis Airport.  As he approached the airport the motor froze, and the pilot glided the aircraft down and made a successful wheels up landing.  The aircraft was extensively damaged but the pilot was unhurt.  

     Source:

     U. S. Navy accident report dated January 22, 1949

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Hyannis, MA. – November 19, 1944

April 1, 2019

Hyannis, Massachusetts – November 19, 1944

 

North American Texan Military Trainer
Author Photo

     On November 19, 1944, a navy SNJ-4 Texan trainer aircraft, (Bu. No. 26865), was landing at Hyannis Airport in a strong cross-wind, when the aircraft ground looped just after touchdown.  The right wing and aileron were damaged, as well as the right landing gear being torn away, and the left landing gear bent.  The propeller was also bent.  There were no injuries.

     Source:  U. S. Navy accident report dated November 19, 1944. 

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Hyannis Airport – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

October 7, 2015

Hyannis Airport – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

     The airport opened n 1928.  It was expanded and used by the military during World War II.   Although located in the town of Hyannis, Massachusetts, today it is known as Barnstable Municipal Airport.  

Vintage Post Card View Of Hyannis Airport Hyannis, Massachusetts - Cape Cod

Vintage Post Card View Of Hyannis Airport
Hyannis, Massachusetts – Cape Cod

Postcard view showing a Northeast Airlines plane.

Postcard view showing a Northeast Airlines plane.

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