North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Feb 27, 1946 (3 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on February 27, 1946 near Madera California, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine fire in flight..
- Date: February 27, 1946
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Madera California, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine fire in flight.
A North American B 25 on a CAA certification test flight after modifications left Los Angeles Mines Field. An engine caught fire in flight, and the aircraft dove into the sea off Malibu, killing all three occupants.