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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 45-1-23-525 January 23, 1945, Tuesday
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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 45-1-23-525 January 23, 1945, Tuesday
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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): 41-39219 (Douglas A-26B-20-DL Invader) 9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 668th Bomb Sq Mission # 191; Box: I; Flight: 1; Position: 6; A/C Fuselage Code: 5H-E Reason: Landing Accident (LAC) Damage: Major damage (3) Point Of Departure: A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France Location: Station A-53
Notes: Pilot's mission: Combat. Nature of accident: Landing Accident. Cause of accident: Failure of right main landing gear to extend. Narrative: Returning from an operational mission on 23 January 1945, Lt. Turman was unable to extend his right main landing gear. Consequently, he made a landing using only his nose gear and left main gear. The right wing tip, right propeller, right engine, and right engine nacelle were damaged. ... Description: Handwritten on Loading List: Crashed at B-58 No Sortie See Mission # 191 for additional details |