Otis Field – November 1, 1948
TBM-3E Avenger
U. S. Navy Photo
On November 1, 1948, a navy TBM-3E Avenger, (Bu. No. 85811), was making practice touch-and-go landings when the landing gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded for 225 feet on its belly. Although the aircraft sustained damage, there were no injuries.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated November 1, 1948
