9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-3-21-518

March 21, 1945, Wednesday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-22419 (Douglas A-26B-20-DT Invader)

9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 671st Bomb Sq

Reason: Landing Accident (LAC)

Damage: Major damage (3)

Point Of Departure: A-69 Laon/Athies, France

Location: Station A-69

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Simpson, Russell L. 2Lt O-835283 Not Injured
Gunner Stypenski, Valentine S. Sgt 32941086 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Night transition

Nature of Accident: Landing accident

Cause of Accident: Pilot error. Error in technique





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