De Havilland DH.4 crash, Aug 16, 1920 (1 killed), College...
De Havilland DH.4 accident on August 16, 1920 near College Park Maryland, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The right lower wing struck a wireless...
- Date: August 16, 1920
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.4
- Location: College Park Maryland, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The right lower wing struck a wireless tower.
A U.S. Air Mail Service De Havilland DH.4 struck a wireless tower after takeoff from College Park, Maryland, on 16 August 1920 during local training. The aircraft dived into the ground and burst into flames, killing the pilot, Robert Gautier.