North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Apr 8, 1952 (11 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on April 8, 1952 near Golden Colorado, United States with 11 fatalities.
- Date: April 8, 1952
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Golden Colorado, United States
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF TB-25J Mitchell (44-31015) crashed into a mountain slope about 8 miles northwest of Golden, Colorado, a few minutes after taking off from Denver on a flight to Kansas City. All 11 occupants, three crew and eight passengers, were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. Sources do not give an official reason why the aircraft flew west toward the Rocky Mountains instead of east.