2 fatalities

Collision of Two US Air Force Aircraft Near George AFB (44-34677)

George AFB (Victorville), United States of AmericaFlight

On August 23, 1950, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-34677) 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. 2 people were 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

Two US Air Force aircraft collided near George AFB during a training flight. Three occupants were killed and one survived. The collision occurred in unknown circumstances over the El Mirage desert.

Incident

A twin-engine aircraft conducting a local training flight from George Air Force Base collided with a second US Air Force Douglas B-26B Invader (registration 44-34174) under unknown circumstances. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed into the El Mirage desert area, approximately 12 miles northwest of George AFB.

Casualties

On the first aircraft, both crew members were killed. On the second aircraft, one crewman survived, while the second occupant was killed.

Aircraft

The first aircraft is not further identified in the report beyond being a twin-engine type. The second aircraft is identified as a Douglas B-26B Invader, a twin-engine light bomber, with the registration 44-34174.

Aftermath

The collision and resulting crash occurred in a remote desert area. No further details about the circumstances of the collision or the condition of the survivors were provided in the source.