Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell near Rampart: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 27, 1967 at 1550 LT
Registration:
N9937Z
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rampart - Rampart
MSN:
108-24236
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
222.00
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a fire control mission in the region of Rampart. While cruising at a too low altitude, the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew misjudged altitude and clearance.
Final Report:
