it looks like the P-63 is chasing the other fighter planes, what with the speed and flight path. And for whatever reason, lost sufficient SA on the B-17, or tunnel vision on the tail chase and never knew it was there.
Dallas Executive Mid-Air / B-17 - P-63
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it looks like the P-63 is chasing the other fighter planes, what with the speed and flight path. And for whatever reason, lost sufficient SA on the B-17, or tunnel vision on the tail chase and never knew it was there.
Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
That seems reasonable. I still don't understand how, after god knows how many airshow accidents, and what I understand to be pretty serious strictures on aircraft which aren't in formation getting anywhere near each other, it was even possible for this situation to eventuate, but I'll stuff a sock in it and wait for the more informed to chime in. It's a damned shame, in any case.
Those videos are heartbreaking to watch, looks like neither of the crews saw what was about to happen or had the time to process the accident.
As much as I love to see history flying, it seems that it might be time for a revamp of the training required to fly these warbirds.
As much as I love to see history flying, it seems that it might be time for a revamp of the training required to fly these warbirds.
Wardogg
Meat Popsicle
Facebook video. New angle.
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#BREAKING: New angle of the mid-air collision obtained by WFAA shows B-17 and other aircraft flying formations at #WingsOverDallas at 1:21p today, when... | By Jason Whitely | Facebook
#BREAKING: New angle of the mid-air collision obtained by WFAA shows B-17 and other aircraft flying formations at #WingsOverDallas at 1:21p today, when...
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Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
If you're thinking of CL, he's alive and not involved.
fholbert
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I guess it is. To me, it looks like the tail section is too big.
fholbert
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Fatal 6
www.cnn.com
Vintage military aircraft collide mid-air at Dallas air show | CNN
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed at the Wings Over Dallas airshow around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Minuteman
I HAVE STRONG OPINIONS ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING!
I did not realize that the CAF had moved from Midland to Dallas:
“In 2013, the Commemorative Air Force announced that they would build a "National Airbase" at Executive which would include their headquarters and main museum, both of which would be moved from Midland. As of 2016, the Commemorative Air Force established their headquarters at the airport and currently occupies a hangar on the southeast side of the airfield. The Dallas Police Department operates their helicopter(s) from Dallas Executive Airport.”
“In 2013, the Commemorative Air Force announced that they would build a "National Airbase" at Executive which would include their headquarters and main museum, both of which would be moved from Midland. As of 2016, the Commemorative Air Force established their headquarters at the airport and currently occupies a hangar on the southeast side of the airfield. The Dallas Police Department operates their helicopter(s) from Dallas Executive Airport.”
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Damn, those were brutal videos to watch. Sad 
Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
This is a nice picture. I'm going to elect to pay attention to this picture.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Lots of photos, especially post accident:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Planes crash in mid-air, sending debris flying
Two planes collided in mid-air at the Wings Over Dallas event Saturday, sending debris flying to Highway 67 in Dallas, Texas.
zmiller4
Well-Known Member
It’s a super cool group; they give our Cub Scout pack tours of their hanger every year or two. We see the B-17 flying over our suburb pretty regularly. This sucks bad for a lot of reasons.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
I’ll have to check but this year I randomly got a wall calendar in the mail. It was these folks, Commemorative Air Force. It had a lot of good pictures of various warbirds. It seems like a great organization. My condolences to all those involved in this accident.
