in-flight collision during an air show. “There are dead” – Corriere.it

in-flight collision during an air show. “There are dead” – Corriere.it
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A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided in flight over Dallas, and crashed in front of hundreds of spectators. The number of victims is still unknown: according to local sources there could be six

Two planes yes. I am collided in flight and crashed during an air show in Dallas, Texas.

The number of people on board the aircraft is not yet known: according to local sources, however, the deaths from the terrible accident could be six.

The news – which began to circulate on social networks complete with photos and videos of the dynamics – was confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress it’s a Bell P-63 Kingcobrathat is, two WWII specimens that were there – along with other planes – for Veteran Day.

The dynamics

The incident occurred around 13.20 local time (20.20 in Italy) about 17 kilometers from Dallas according to a note from the FAA which opened an investigation together with the NTSB investigative body.

The dynamics is not yet clear but from the videos published on social networks we see the smallest plane – Bell P-63 Kingcobra, usually single-seater – going on top of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress which can accommodate about ten people.

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November 12, 2022 (change November 12, 2022 | 22:57)

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