9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 46-7-12-515

July 12, 1945, Thursday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-22313 (Douglas A-26B-15-DT Invader)

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

Reason: Bomb Blast (BB)

Damage: Major damage (3)

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

Location: Sousin Bombing Range

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Nielsen, Leland C. Major O-660790 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Hetman, Peter Sgt 32607959 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Strafing

Nature of Accident: Strafing Accident.

Cause of Accident: During strafing run .50 calibre ammunition hit and exploded a 100 pound bomb - general purpose, lying on the range.