9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-6-16-512

June 16, 1945, Saturday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-22383 (Douglas A-26B-15-DT Invader)

9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 669th Bomb Sq

Reason: Crash Landing Mechanical Failure (CRLMF)

Damage: Major damage (3)

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

Location: Station A-89

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Housley, Claude H. 2Lt O-205197 Not Injured
Gunner Block, Paul J. Sgt 36861639 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Medium altitude formation training.

Nature of Accident: Landing accident.

Cause of Accident: Materiel failure - overtravel of main landing gear latch assembly on left main gear.