West Haven, CT. – August 14, 1949

West Haven, Connecticut – August 14, 1949 

     On the afternoon of August 14, 1949, a young husband and wife were flying over the West Haven area when their plane crashed in a wooded area off Jones Hill Road.  The husband died on the way to St. Raphael’s Hospital, and his wife passed away a few hours later.    

     The type of aircraft was not stated in the press. 

     Source:

     Providence Journal, “Killed In Plane Crash”, August 15, 1949 

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