On March 5, 1954, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 77172) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near El Centro, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A mid-air collision between two aircraft during a joint training exercise caused the B-26 Invader to crash. 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.
A mid-air collision between a B-26 Invader and a USAF F-86 Sabre resulted in the loss of both crew members during a joint training exercise.
What happened
During a coordinated aerial training maneuver involving multiple aircraft, a B-26 Invader and a United States Air Force North American F-86 Sabre collided while in flight. Following the impact, the B-26 Invader lost stability and entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground in the vicinity of El Centro.
Findings
The accident occurred during a combined training exercise.
The collision between the two aircraft led to the loss of control of the B-26 Invader.
There were two fatalities resulting from the crash, involving both members of the flight crew.
Probable cause
A mid-air collision between two aircraft during a joint training exercise caused the B-26 Invader to crash.
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