North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Feb 4, 1949 (8 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on February 4, 1949 near New Orleans Louisiana, United States with 8 fatalities.
- Date: February 4, 1949
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: New Orleans Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
On a night training flight from Keesler AFB, Mississippi, a B 25 went out of control and crashed into Lake Pontchartrain, about five miles northeast of New Orleans. All eight crew members were killed.