NC-16017

Safety history

• October 23, 1942Accident

  The Board determined the probable cause of the accident was the "reckless and irresponsible conduct of Lieutenant William N. Wilson in deliberately maneuvering a bomber in dangerous proximity to an airliner in an unjustifiable attempt to attract the attention of the first officer (copilot) of the latter plane."

  Douglas DC-3 · 12 fatalities

  Reckless and irresponsible conduct of the Ventura's pilot in deliberately maneuvering a bomber in dangerous proximity to an airliner in an unjustifiable attempt to attract the attention of the first officer (copilot) of the latter plane. The evidence of the record leaves no doubt as to the cause of, or the responsibility for, this accident. Full accident record