TB-25J Mitchell Crash Site

January 1st 2019





Summery :

 The TB-25 is the pilot-trainer conversion from the North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.
This TB-25J (#44-31401) was belonged to 3036th AAF Base Unit, Yuma Army Airfield, AZ.
On 11 August 1945, this aircraft with 5 crews on board took off on routine radar mission enroute from Las Vegas, NV to Yuma, AZ.
At around 6 PM, they called a asking if anyone could read him. Another TB-25J (#44-86881) flying nearby replyied he was approx. 20 miles South of Kingman, AZ.
They answered 'Rodger' and 'Out'. Several minutes later TB-25J (#44-86881) tried to make a contact with them, but no reply.
Apparently the pilot of TB-25J (#44-31401) was confused and lost.
Thunderstorms were reported East of the Colorado river in the mountains area.
The aircraft collided with the mountain at approx. 3,500 ft. then cartwheeled after the initial contact and came to rest approx. 150 ft up the mountain side.
The aircraft was completely demolished and burned.
Since there was no witness also the aircraft was completely demolished and burned, it was impossible to dermine the cause of the accident.


    
Description



Manufacturer:
North American
Base model:
B-25
Designation:
TB-25
Version:
J
Nickname:
Mitchell
Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
Designation Period:
1924-1979
Basic role:
Bomber
Modified Mission:
Trainer
Serial Number:
44-31401
Year built:
1944
Crash Date:
1945/8/11
Cause of Crash:
unknown
Fatalities:
5




Specifications



Length:
52' 11" 16.1 m
Height:
16' 4" 5.0 m
Wingspan:
67' 7" 20.6 m
Wingarea:
610.0 sq ft 56.7 sq m
Empty Weight:
19,418 lb 8,808 kg
Gross Weight:
35,000 lb 15,876 kg





Propulsion



No. of Engines:
2
Powerplant:
Wright R-2600-13
Horsepower (each):
1700





Performance



Cruise Speed:
230 mph 370 km/h 200 kt
Max Speed:
272 mph 438 km/h 236 kt
Ceiling:
24,200 ft 7,380 m


    
Other B-25 Link :
 Wikipedia Link : North American B-25 Mitchell
    



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