9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-6-24-515

June 24, 1945, Sunday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 41-39252 (Douglas A-26B-20-DL Invader)

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

Reason: Landing Accident (LAC)

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 Depner, Alfred W. 1Lt O-764136 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Griffin, Daniel L. Jr. S/Sgt 32871791 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Four ship night navigation training mission.

Nature of Accident: Night landing accident.

Cause of Accident: Collapse of left main gear shortly after touching down during a night landing.