Douglas A-20 Havoc crash, Oct 1, 1942, Squantum NAS Massa...
Douglas A-20 Havoc accident on October 1, 1942 near Squantum NAS Massachusetts, United States with no fatalities. Cause: A hydraulic failure prevented...
- Date: October 1, 1942
- Aircraft: Douglas A-20 Havoc
- Location: Squantum NAS Massachusetts, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A hydraulic failure prevented the undercarriage from retracting, followed by brake failure on landing.
A US Navy Douglas A 20 Havoc returned to Squantum NAS, Massachusetts, after a hydraulic failure, then overran into the sea when its brakes failed. All three occupants were unhurt.