North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Jan 19, 1952 (6 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on January 19, 1952 near Sacramento-Mather California, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: The crash followed...
- Date: January 19, 1952
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Sacramento-Mather California, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crash followed an engine failure shortly after takeoff.
Shortly after takeoff from Mather AFB, the crew of this Mitchell informed ground of an engine failure and turned back for an emergency landing. On final approach the aircraft crashed into a guard house, which burned. Six prisoners in the building were killed and 61 others were injured, and all three crew were injured.