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CV-22B Proprotor Strike at Inyokern Airfield (08-000039)

INYOKERN AIRFIELD, CA, US

On August 17, 2023, a CV-22B (registration 08-000039) operated by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) was involved in an aviation accident near INYOKERN AIRFIELD, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. Air Force Accident Investigation Board (AIB); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. Air Force Accident Investigation Board (AIB)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

On 17 August 2023, a CV-22B (T/N 08-000039) struck a parked CV-22B (T/N 09-000046) at Inyokern Airfield during a taxi to parking. One maintenance member was injured by debris.

Incident Overview and Investigation Authority On 17 August 2023, at approximately 0945 Mountain Standard Time, a United States Air Force CV-22B aircraft, tail number 08-000039, struck the proprotor of a second CV-22B, tail number 09-000046, while taxiing into a parking spot at Inyokern Airfield in California. The incident occurred during a Functional Check Flight mission. Lieutenant General Tony D. Bauernfeind, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, appointed Colonel Jeff McMaster to lead the Accident Investigation Board on 7 September 2023. The board conducted its investigation from 18 September to 13 October 2023 at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico and Hurlburt Field in Florida, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 51-307. The board included a legal advisor, medical member, pilot member, maintenance member, and recorder.

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What happened in the 17 Aug 2023 CV-22B accident near INYOKERN AIRFIELD, CA?

On 17 August 2023, a CV-22B (T/N 08-000039) struck a parked CV-22B (T/N 09-000046) at Inyokern Airfield during a taxi to parking. One maintenance member was injured by debris.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Aug 2023 involved a CV-22B, registration 08-000039, operated by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), at INYOKERN AIRFIELD, CA.

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