9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 44-12-21-13

December 21, 1943, Tuesday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 42-54048 (Douglas A-20G-10-DO Havoc)

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

Reason: Take Off Accident (TOA)

Damage: Completely destroyed (4)

Point Of Departure: Laurel AAFld, Mississippi

Location: Laurel AAF, Laurel, Mississippi

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Hill, Luther E. 2Lt O-806064 Minor Injuries
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Brown, Floyd Edward Sgt 15338062 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Fixed Gunnery

Nature of Accident: Takeoff

Cause of Accident: Nose wheel broke off during takeoff.