1950-09-12: North American B-25 Mitchell (5107) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Serra de Baturite, Brazil

9 fatalitiesSerra de Baturite, BrazilFlight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a night flight from Recife to Fortaleza, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime flight traveling from Recife toward Fortaleza, a twin engine aircraft struck the terrain in the Serra de Baturité region. The impact with the mountain slope caused the total destruction of the airframe.

There were nine fatalities recorded in the accident, involving all individuals on board. The occupants included one civilian passenger and the rest of the crew members.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical state or pilot actions were provided in the initial report, though the crash occurred during the cruise phase of flight while navigating mountainous terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its nighttime cruise from Recife to Fortaleza.