9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-5-26-508

May 26, 1945, Saturday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 41-39360 (Douglas A-26B-30-DL Invader)

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

Reason: Take Off Accident (TOA)

Damage: Major damage (3)

Point Of Departure: A-59 Cormeilles-en-Vexin, France

Location: Station A-59

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Gary, John C. 1Lt O-755317 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Barry, Rollins Monroe Sgt 18171363 Not Injured
Observer Cook, Charles J. T/Sgt 38004020 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Low Level Formation

Nature of Accident: Nose wheel collapsed while aircraft was parked on runway preparing to take-off.

Cause of Accident: Materiel failure.