1 fatality

Midair Collision Over El Mirage Desert During Training Flight (44-34174)

George AFB (Victorville), United States of AmericaFlight

On August 23, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34174) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near George AFB (Victorville), United States of America in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A midair collision between a twin-engine aircraft and a USAF Douglas B-26B Invader during a local training flight from George AFB resulted in multiple fatalities. Both aircraft crashed into the El Mirage desert area northwest of the base.

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.