9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 44-2-15-525

February 15, 1944, Tuesday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-9215 (Douglas A-20G-25-DO Havoc)

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

Reason: Landing Accident (LAC)

Damage: Major damage (3)

Point Of Departure: AAF-170 Wethersfield RAF Station, England

Location: AAF 170

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Meredith, Robert G. Jr. 2Lt O-747854 Not Injured
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Gray, Clarence Martin S/Sgt 14153336 Not Injured
Airplane Armorer - Gunner Shaw, LeRoy Richard S/Sgt 37559500 Not Injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Local Training.

Nature of Accident: Landing Accident. The Pilot was unable to stop the aircraft after a normal approach and landing.

Cause of Accident: Mechanical failure of both the hydraulic and emergency air brake systems.