12 November 2022: mid-air collision B-17 Fortress and P-63 Kingcobra...

[Stratofreighter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwQcB__ylko


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iiLxhZwXlE

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/301050
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https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/301048

https://www.theblaze.com/news/breaking- ... as-airshow

Horrifying video shows the moment that two World War II-era airplanes collided mid-air during an airshow in Texas.

According to initial reports, two planes crashed into each other while flying above Dallas around 2:30 p.m. EST on Saturday. The planes were reportedly part of the Commemorative Air Force’s Wings Over Dallas Show.

Video reportedly shows a Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane colliding with a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber as it flew at a low altitude over the airfield at Dallas Executive Airport. The planes break into pieces and then crash to the ground. A large and fiery explosion followed and black smoke billowed into the sky.

[tally]

Very sad news. 10 people died unfortunately.

B-17G was 44-83872/VP-X as N7227C "Texas Raiders"
P-63F was 43-11719 as N6763

Both of the Commemorative Air Force.

For once I am glad I did not attend this show.

[Jeroen34]

https://avgeekery.com/b-17-and-p-63-cra ... collision/

R.I.P.

[tally]

Fortunately only 6 people perished rather than 10 originally thought. Still a huge loss of course.

Some information on the folks involved. Blue skies my friends. RIP.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local ... e200298147