North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Aug 12, 1947 (7 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on August 12, 1947 near Pendotiba Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 7 fatalities.
- Date: August 12, 1947
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Pendotiba Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
A Brazilian Air Force B 25 Mitchell on a training flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeão flew into trees in marginal weather near Pendotiba and burst into flames. All seven crew on board were killed.