Photos and videos show 2 US Fighter Jets colliding at a Texas Airshow
- Two military planes collided at an airshow in Dallas on Saturday.
- Six people died in the crash, which involved a Boeing B-17 as well as a Bell P-63.
- The president of Commemorative Air Force stated that the planes were safe.
Six people diedTwo military jets collided in mid-flight, resulting in a fatal plane crash at an airshow in Dallas.
At Dallas Executive Airport around 1:20 PM local time, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was collided with a Bell P-63 Kingcobra. according to a statement by the Federal Aviation Administration.
On Saturday, a Twitter video showed the two planes colliding with each other. The B-17 was split in half upon impact.
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Another Twitter video showed the smaller P63 aircraft crashing into the B-17. The sound of shock can be heard from nearby people shouting in shock. One even asked, “Did it hit?
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Terry Barker, a former pilot for American Airlines, is a veteran of the Army and a former pilot for American Airlines. This was according to s tweet by Armin Mizani (the mayor of Keller, Texas). on Saturday.
“Terry Barker was loved by many. Mizani wrote that he was a friend and someone who provided guidance.
On SundayLen Root was identified by the Allied Pilots Association as Barker’s copilot in B-17 aircraft.
Authorities are still trying identify the victims. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tweeted on Sunday.
Hank Coates, president of the Commemorative A Force, often asks retired pilots to fly the planes at the airshow. told the Associated Press.Coates stated that the planes were in good shape despite being vintage and dating back from World War II.
“This was a WW2 type flight demonstration air show where we highlight aircraft and their capabilities.” Coates said in a BBC report.
The B-17 is best remembered for its deployment during World War II to fight against Germany.
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“This is not about the aircraft — it’s just not,” Coates said, according to The Dallas Morning News.“The aircraft are great. They’re safe, they are well maintained, and the pilots have been well trained.
AP took a photo that showed the aircraft exploding, hitting the ground and being engulfed in smoke and fire. The BBC reported that no one was injured on the ground. They cited firefighters who were on the scene.
After debris from the collision, Route 67, a major north/south highway, was closed in both directions. the Dallas Police Department said on Twitter.
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Coates stated that approximately 4,000 to 6,000 people were present at the airshow at the time of the collision, according to The Dallas Morning News.
The FAA, National Transportation Safety Board and National Transportation Safety Board are currently investigating.
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