North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Mar 30, 1943, Melvill...
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on March 30, 1943 near Melville Island Northern Territory, Australia with no fatalities.
- Date: March 30, 1943
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Melville Island Northern Territory, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Royal Netherlands East Indies Air Force B 25 on reconnaissance over Kaimana Bay was attacked by two Japanese Zero fighters and damaged. The crew ditched off Melville Island after running short of fuel, and all five were rescued.