Do you remember the Navy/Marine Panther jet that when taking off, bounced off a house? He was using NW to SE runway and crossing over NW 27 Ave did not get enough altitude. Hit a 3 bedroom house(minor roof damage).
After bouncing he went around and landed safely.
Added note: Amelia Earhart Air Field is on west side of Navy/Marine Base and RR tracks(Hialeah).
The Opa-locka was originally “Miami Municipal Airport in Opa-locka” , mentioned in the Herald.
http://flashbackmiami.com/2016/05/31/june-1st-1937-amelia-earhart-takes-off-from-miami/
Don’t know about any roof adjustments from landing gear.
I know CG Air Miami moved from Dinner Key to opa locka I believe in around 65
Only Navy I knew of was the Blimp Hangers but the pool and O club may have been at the Naval Base South of Opa Locka air.
What year? I remember a plane going down on 36 street. He couldn’t make the runway. Clipped one bldg. and a few caught on fire