Ellington - Ellington
Flight / Schedule
Ellington - Ellington
Aircraft
North American B-25 MitchellRegistration
44-86809
MSN
108-47563
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
April 2, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ellington AFB (Houston) Texas
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On April 2, 1951 at 12:00 AM, Ellington - Ellington experienced a crash involving North American B-25 Mitchell, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Ellington AFB (Houston) Texas.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Ellington AFB, an engine failed. The aircraft belly landed one mile short of runway and came to rest in a field. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration 44-86809, MSN 108-47563.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Ellington AFB, an engine failed. The aircraft belly landed one mile short of runway and came to rest in a field. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Ellington - Ellington
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
