In January 1956, a B-25 Mitchell bomber from the Air National Guard made an emergency landing in the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after running out of fuel. The aircraft sank quickly and has never been recovered, leading to a longstanding mystery that has captivated local residents. On the 70th anniversary of the crash, the B-25 Recovery Group held a memorial event to honor the crew and renew efforts to locate the plane. All six crew members survived the crash itself, but two drowned in the icy waters while trying to swim to safety. Multiple recovery attempts have been made over the decades, including a Coast Guard effort that initially caught the plane's wing with an anchor but ultimately lost it again. Experts believe the aircraft may be buried under river silt or damaged by pollution, complicating recovery efforts. The incident, occurring during the Cold War, has spawned various conspiracy theories, including claims of secret cargo and even UFOs. Despite these theories, Steve Byers, the recovery group's leader, remains focused on finding the missing bomber, which continues to be one of Pittsburgh's greatest mysteries.