Topline
Two historic military planes collided and caused a fiery crash midair at an airshow Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas, sending out debris over a nearby highway—it’s unclear how many fatalities might have been caused.
Key Facts
The collision involved a World War II era Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
In a statement, the FAA said the number of people on board the planes was unknown.
More than 40 fire rescue units are responding to the collision, which took place at around 2:30 p.m. ET, at the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas airshow at Dallas Executive Airport, roughly eight miles south of the city’s center, Dallas Fire-Rescue officials told CNN.
Videos posted on social media showed the planes colliding not far from the ground, crashing to the ground, and creating a fire and a plume of black smoke, spreading debris onto a nearby highway, which has since been shut down by the Dallas Police Department.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the crash, the Associated Press reported.
This is a developing story.
Crucial Quote
The National Transportation Safety Board has taken command of the scene, along with Dallas emergency officials, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (D) tweeted, writing, “The videos are heartbreaking” and to “say a prayer for the souls who took to the sky to entertain and educate our families today.”
Further Reading
Planes collide during air show at Dallas Executive Airport (Dallas Morning News)
Federal authorities: 2 aircraft collide at Dallas air show (Associated Press)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/11/12/two-planes-collide-at-dallas-air-show/