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 # The A-26 was being flown in an extended turn which restricted the pilot's vision to the right.
 * 1) The A-26 was engaged in a practice maneuver in an undesignated area.

PROBABLE CAUSE

On the basis of the evidence available at this time the Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the failure of each pilot to see the other aircraft in time to avoid collision. Contributing factors were the DC3 pilot's deviation from the airway in the proximity of an active USAAF base and his lack of vigilance, and the Army pilot's continuing a maneuver which restricted his vision in an area not set aside for such maneuvers.

BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARDS:


 * /s/ L. Welch Pogue
 * /s/ Harllee Branch
 * /s/ Oswald Ryan
 * /s/ Josh Lee

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