North American B-25 Mitchell crash, Oct 31, 1968 (17 killed)
North American B-25 Mitchell accident on October 31, 1968 near Recreio dos Bandeirantes Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 17 fatalities.
- Date: October 31, 1968
- Aircraft: North American B-25 Mitchell
- Location: Recreio dos Bandeirantes Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: En route
A Brazilian Air Force North American B25J (5143) was on a liaison flight from Guaratinguetá with two pilots and 15 passengers. Approaching Rio de Janeiro from the southwest in poor weather, it struck the slope of Morro da Prainha near Recreio dos Bandeirantes and exploded on impact. All 17 occupants were killed.