9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

Aircraft Accident Report 45-12-18-521

December 18, 1944, Monday

 

 

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Aircraft Serial Number (Type): 43-22292 (Douglas A-26B-10-DT Invader)

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

Reason: Landing Accident (LAC)

Damage: Major damage (3)

Point Of Departure: A-55 Melun/Villaroche, France

Location: Station A-55

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Pilot Willard, Jack A. 2Lt O-760940 Not injured


Notes:
Pilot's Mission: Local Night Transition

Nature of Accident: Landing accident.

Cause of Accident: Bad airfield conditions, pilot error in technique, poor weather, and handling qualities of aircraft concerned.