3 fatalities

Aircraft crash into the sea near Tabarka (41-30388)

Tabarka, TunisiaFlight

On July 25, 1943, a North American B-25 Mitchell (registration 41-30388) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Tabarka, Tunisia in flight. 3 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.

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An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately eight kilometers north of Tabarka under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the water surface roughly 8 km north of the coastal town of Tabarka. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash is not documented in the available records, and the circumstances surrounding the loss remain unknown. Upon impact, the aircraft entered the sea, resulting in a fatal accident for everyone on board.

The flight crew consisted of three individuals who were killed in the event. These personnel included the pilot-in-command, a second officer, and a staff sergeant serving as part of the aircrew. No survivors were reported from this maritime crash site.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 1943 North American B-25 Mitchell accident near Tabarka, Tunisia?

An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately eight kilometers north of Tabarka under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 1943 North American B-25 Mitchell accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 1943 involved a North American B-25 Mitchell, registration 41-30388, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Tabarka, Tunisia.