9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-6-23-510

June 23, 1945, Saturday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 41-39335 (Douglas A-26B-25-DL Invader)

9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 668th Bomb Sq

Reason: Mid Air Collision (MAC)

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 Long, Robert H. 1Lt O-2057166 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Clute, Frank M. Sgt 36585177 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Medium altitude practice formation bombing mission.

Nature of Accident: Mid-air accident.

Cause of Accident: 100% Pilot error.