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Crash of a North American B-25H Mitchell in Guachaca: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 5, 1976
Registration:
N1203
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
98-21664
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
An engine caught fire in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a prairie near Guachaca and was destroyed. A crew member was killed while two other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
An engine caught fire in flight for undetermined reasons.
Crash of a North American TB-25N Mitchell in Chicago: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 6, 1976 at 1525 LT
Registration:
N9446Z
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chicago - Chicago
MSN:
108-34012
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff at Midway Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane lost speed, stalled, struck three houses and crashed in flames 0,75 miles west of the airport. Both pilots were killed as well as one people on the ground.
Probable cause:
The left engine failed and caught fire shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Crash of a North American B-25H Mitchell in Dawsonville: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 3, 1975 at 0200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N96GC
Survivors:
No
MSN:
100-21337
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a drug smuggling flight on this aircraft that was carrying 49 bales of marijuana. While flying at low height by night, the crew misjudged the distance with ground when the airplane hit the side of a high bluff and crashed about half a mile from an open field. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew misjudged altitude and clearance with ground. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Unwarranted low flying.
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Unwarranted low flying.
Final Report:
Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell near Cochabamba: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 26, 1975
Operator:
Registration:
FAB-545
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cochabamba - Cochabamba
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While completing an exercice out from Cochabamba, the airplane struck the slope of Mt San Pedro. All nine crew members were killed.
Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in Paxton: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 19, 1971
Operator:
Registration:
N8630H
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Fremont - Torrington
MSN:
4-595
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
17.00
Circumstances:
En route from Fremont (Nebraska) to Torrington, Wyoming, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with several cloud layers down to low altitude. In flight, control was lost. The airplane entered a dive and crashed in an isolated area. The wreckage was found six days later and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Spatial disorientation,
- Low ceiling down to 400 feet, rain and fog,
- Inadequate preflight preparation.
- Spatial disorientation,
- Low ceiling down to 400 feet, rain and fog,
- Inadequate preflight preparation.
Final Report:
Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell in Orange: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 9, 1970 at 0745 LT
Registration:
N3443G
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Turners Falls - Orange
MSN:
108-33806
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Turners Falls Airport on a training flight to Orange, Massachusetts. On final approach, with landing gears and flaps down, he decided to make a go around when the airplane banked left, got inverted and crashed. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot attempted operation beyond experience and ability level. He failed to obtain/maintain flying speed on approach. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poorly planned approach,
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Second go around with gear and flaps down,
- No time in type aircraft for about 11 years.
- Poorly planned approach,
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Second go around with gear and flaps down,
- No time in type aircraft for about 11 years.
Final Report:
Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell in Recreio dos Bandeirantes: 17 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 31, 1968
Operator:
Registration:
5143
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Guaratinguetá Airport on a liaison flight with two pilots and 15 passengers on board. While approaching Rio de Janeiro from the southwest, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane struck the slope of Morro da Prainha mountain located near Recreio dos Bandeirantes. The airplane exploded on impact and all 17 occupants have been killed.
Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in Sitka
Date & Time:
Jan 24, 1968 at 1859 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N7707C
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
108-33965
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
58.00
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight, the crew completed the landing procedure on a snow covered runway at Sitka Airport. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a rock pile. While all three occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The aircraft was owned by Fred Lewis and Fred Zax.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to maintain directional control after landing due to snow on runway. The crew decided to attempt the flight with known deficiencies in equipment as the aircraft was poorly equipped with unreliable radios and the cockpit light failed in flight. At the time of the accident, the runway was covered with one inch of snow.
Final Report:
Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell near Rampart: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 27, 1967 at 1550 LT
Registration:
N9937Z
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rampart - Rampart
MSN:
108-24236
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
222.00
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a fire control mission in the region of Rampart. While cruising at a too low altitude, the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew misjudged altitude and clearance.
Final Report:
