Windham, Connecticut – May 2, 1966
On May 2, 1966, a Piper Cherokee with two men aboard left Brainard Field in Hartford bound for Windham Airport. At 10:14 p.m., as the plane was approaching Windham, the pilot requested clearance for landing. Two minutes later he declared that he had an emergency and attempted to land. The Piper crashed just short of the runway while traveling between 50 to 60 mph. The aircraft suffered considerable damage, and the men were transported to Windham Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Sources:
New London Day, “Two Hurt In Plane Crash”, May 3, 1966
New London Day, “Plane Crash Victims Said Satisfactory”, May 4, 1966
