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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 45-1-13-527 January 13, 1945, Saturday
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(Note: Depending on Internet speed, this report may take some time to download and display.) (AAR images from the AFHRA - Air Force Historical Research Agency.) Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 41-39210 (Douglas A-26B-20-DL Invader) 9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 671st Bomb Sq Mission # 184; Box: I; Flight: 2; Position: 2; A/C Fuselage Code: 5C-J Reason: Landing Accident (LAC) Damage: Major damage (3) Point Of Departure: A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France Location: Station A-69 - Laon, France
Notes: Unable to extend his right main landing gear, Captain Sears retracted his left and nose gear and made a successful wheels up landing. See Mission # 184 for additional details |