9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-5-17-528

May 17, 1945, Thursday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 41-39210 (Douglas A-26B-20-DL 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 Fero, Donald A. 1Lt O-759437 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Rojas, Andrew A. S/Sgt 39859818 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Night training flight.

Nature of Accident: Night landing accident.

Cause of Accident: Collapse of left main gear shortly after touching down.