Incident
A midair collision occurred during a local training flight originating from George Air Force Base. A twin-engine aircraft and a second USAF Douglas B-26B Invader (registration 44-34677) collided under unknown circumstances. After the collision, both aircraft became uncontrollable and subsequently crashed into the El Mirage desert area, located approximately 12 miles northwest of George AFB.
Aircraft and Crew
The first aircraft, a twin-engine type on a training mission, carried two crew members. Following the collision, one pilot survived while the other crewman was killed. The second aircraft, a Douglas B-26B Invader, also had two crew members aboard; both were killed in the accident.
Aftermath
No other details regarding the circumstances of the collision or further information about the crew have been provided. The wreckage of both aircraft came to rest in the desert region northwest of the base.