North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Aug 1, 1947 (2 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on August 1, 1947 near Kelso Washington, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Left engine fire followed by...
- Date: August 1, 1947
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Kelso Washington, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Left engine fire followed by loss of the left wing
A TB 25J leaving McChord Field for Hamilton Field caught fire in its left engine about fifteen minutes into the flight. The left wing reportedly separated and the aircraft crashed in a pasture about 15 miles east of Kelso, Washington, killing both pilots, while the two other crew bailed out and survived.