6 fatalities

Twin-Engine Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crash in Scottish Highlands (A-21)

Auchenblae, United KingdomFlight

On July 21, 1948, a North American B-25 Mitchell (registration A-21) operated by Royal Netherlands Air Force - Luchtvaartbrigade (1913-1953) was involved in an aviation accident near Auchenblae, United Kingdom in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine maritime patrol aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Auchenblae, Scotland, during a flight over the North Sea. All six crew members on board were killed in the accident.

What happened

The aircraft was conducting a maritime patrol mission over the North Sea when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions while flying over Scottish territory. The twin-engine machine subsequently impacted the slope of a mountain near Auchenblae. The collision resulted in the immediate loss of all personnel on board, with six fatalities reported among the crew.

Findings

The accident occurred during a phase of flight characterized by poor visibility, which likely contributed to the controlled flight into terrain event. No specific registration number or aircraft model variant is detailed in the available source material.