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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 45-3-12-525 March 12, 1945, Monday
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416th Bombardment Group (L) Aircraft Accident Report 45-3-12-525 March 12, 1945, 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): 41-39286 (Douglas A-26B-20-DL Invader) 9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 670th Bomb Sq Reason: Landing Accident (LAC) Damage: Major damage (3) Point Of Departure: A-69 Laon/Athies, France Location: Station A-69 - Laon, France
Notes: Pilot's Mission: Night navigation training flight. Nature of Accident: Landing accident - nose wheel collapsed on landing. Cause of Accident: Faulty design for lubrication on cross beam assembly of nose gear. Narrative: On the night of 12 March 1945, Lt. Henson was scheduled for a nigth navigational flight as part of his pre-operational training. Upon his return, he was cleared by th etower to enter the pattern and land. He went around once to make certain he was landing at the proper field because of the fact that the tower had told him there were five searchlights over the field when actually there were only three. After slowing down sufficiently in the pattern, he lowere his gear which seemed to lock in the down position. The fact that the pilot felt a jar as the gear fell into place and the green light was definitely burning would indicate that the gear was down and locked. After touching down with the main gear, the pilot gently lowered the nose gear which seemed to hold for a second before giving away. |
