B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing

Posted By: F4UDash4

B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 04:48 PM

Three wounded in B-25 “Old Glory” crash in California

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The B-25 Mitchell “Old Glory” was seriously damaged when it struck an irrigation ditch during an off-airport landing attempt near Stockton, California. The three crewmembers on board were injured and two were taken to the hospital but fortunately their injuries are not life-threatening.

“Old Glory” is North American B-25J Mitchell built in 1944 (serial number 44-28938, registered N7946C). Authorities have already indicated that the cause of the accident was a mechanical failure, and photos show extensive damage to the aircraft.

Posted By: JimK

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 04:58 PM

That does not look good. Rebuilding might be to difficult.

Posted By: F4UDash4

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by JimK

That does not look good. Rebuilding might be to difficult.

Much worse have been rebuilt. Google "Sandbar B-25"

Posted By: oldgrognard

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 06:42 PM

Darn. Hate to see that. It can be rebuilt if they can get the funding.

Posted By: Trooper117

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 07:19 PM

The crew got out... that's the main thing.

Posted By: NoFlyBoy

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 07:51 PM

So it had mechanical problem and they had no choice to land where there is no airport and runway and while doing so, struck an irrigation ditch?

Posted By: F4UDash4

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 08:34 PM

This same aircraft experienced a similar forced landing back in 1982.

Posted By: Nixer

Re: B-25 Damaged in Crash Landing - 09/20/20 10:20 PM

A whole bunch of "mechanical failures" could force you to make a "less than desirable" landing, NOW.

Bad fuel/clogged lines leading to both engines shutting down.

Controls broken or stuck...lots more too.