Squantum - Squantum
Flight / Schedule
Squantum - Squantum
Aircraft
Douglas A-20 HavocRegistration
7042
MSN
5112
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
October 1, 1942 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Squantum NAS Massachusetts
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
42.1646°, -70.9460°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On October 1, 1942 at 12:00 AM, Squantum - Squantum experienced a crash involving Douglas A-20 Havoc, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Squantum NAS Massachusetts.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after take off from Squantum NAS, while climbing, a hydraulic failure prevented the undercarriage retraction. The crew decided to return and completed a safe landing. But after touchdown, the brakes system failed as well and the crew was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and came to rest into the sea. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration 7042, MSN 5112.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 42.1646°, -70.9460°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after take off from Squantum NAS, while climbing, a hydraulic failure prevented the undercarriage retraction. The crew decided to return and completed a safe landing. But after touchdown, the brakes system failed as well and the crew was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and came to rest into the sea. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was lost.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Squantum - Squantum
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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