9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 44-10-27-31

October 27, 1943, Wednesday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 42-6760 (Douglas SBD-3A Dauntless from USN [A-24 Banshee])

3rd AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 668th Bomb Sq

Reason: Taxiing Accident (TAC)

Damage: Major damage (3)

Point Of Departure: Lake Charles AAFld, Louisiana

Location: Drew Field, Tampa, Florida

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Conant, Hiram Francis Capt O-397619 Not Injured
Crew Chief Strong, Richard G. Sgt 32463551 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Administrative

Nature of Accident: Taxi Accident

Cause of Accident: Pilot inadvertantly retracted landing gear instead of flaps