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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 44-2-14-501 February 14, 1944, Monday
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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 44-2-14-501 February 14, 1944, Monday
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(Note: Depending on Internet speed, this report may take some time to download and display.) (AAR images from AAIR - Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research.) Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-9213 (Douglas A-20G-25-DO Havoc) 9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 671st Bomb Sq Reason: Killed In A Crash (KCR) Damage: Completely destroyed (5) Point Of Departure: AAF-170 Wethersfield RAF Station, England Location: Sugarlane Farm, Heddingh. 1 1/2 Mile SE AAF-170
Notes: Nature of Accident: "While engaged in evasive maneuvers with pursuit the pilot pulled up sharply into the clouds and while in the clouds attempted a steep spiral developing into nearly a half roll when coming out of the clouds. In an attempt to come out of the half roll, the pilot pulled the airplane into a high speed stall and crashed." Cause of Accident: "Attempting to perform violent maneuvers while at too low an altitude and the fact that momentary instrument conditions were encountered while beginning the violent maneuvers." Description: On a local flight made on 14 February 2nd Lt. William D. Minnicks of Franklin, Kentucky was killed when his plane, an A-20-G stalled and dove into the ground. This was the first loss by the Group on foreign soil. (416th BG History 1944) |
