World War II planes fatal air collision during Dallas airshow, Netizens React on Social Media
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At the Dallas airshow, horror videos showing the moment the historic military planes slammed into each other have surfaced. A collision between two World War II-era planes in midair on Saturday in Dallas reduced them to particles. Two Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra were involved in the tragic accident. The whole episode has been caught on camera as the planes were essential for the airshow. Authorities have not confirmed casualties; instead, as indicated by reports, no less than six individuals were on board and are undeniably feared dead. The airshow became a horror show as eyewitnesses couldn’t accept what they saw.
⚠️ GRAPHIC VIDEO: A mid-air collision involving two planes near the Dallas Executive Airport, today. The accident took place during the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at 1:25 p.m., according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. A @FOX4 viewer took this video. @FOX4 is working for more details. pic.twitter.com/jdA6Cpb9Ot
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) November 12, 2022
I just remained there. During the air show, Montoya, 27, who attended with a companion, said he was in shock and disbelief. Everyone around was heaving. Everyone was beginning to sob uncontrollably. Everyone was in shock. Dallas mayor Eric Johnson said the videos of the crash are terrible. According to the mayor, the National Transportation Safety Board had taken control of the crash scene and local police and fire departments were providing assistance. Every one of the videos from the airshow catches the shock and horror of the audience who screeched when the Kingcobra rammed into the B-17.
“A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport in Texas…Saturday,” according to the @FAANews. “At this time, it is unknown how many people were on both aircraft.” @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/GPlk1Bf3sV
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) November 12, 2022
Dallas Airshow Crashes Leave Internet Users And Spectators Horrified
Two vintage warplanes crashed over the Dallas airshow, the FAA said. The impact occurred around 1:20 p.m. as they were flying over the Wings Over Dallas airshow at Dallas Executive Airport. There was no official word on any casualties except for an ABC producer who tweeted that six individuals might have been killed. FAA officials identified the plans as Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and Bell P-63 Kingcobra but did not identify the number of passengers on either craft. ABC News reported that the Commemorative Flying corps, which sponsored the show, believed there to be five team members aboard the B-17 and one aboard the P-63. On Twitter, there is a video showing a B-17 slamming into a smaller plane and later shooting fireballs as it hits the ground. Onlooker Anthony Montoya, 27, said he was in complete shock and disbelief. Everyone around was gasping. Everyone was beginning to sob uncontrollably. Everyone was in shock.
Another video shows a woman watching the plans from a shopping centre parking lot saying “Oh no. Oh no” as they collide and then saying “Oh my God!” when she sees the fireball. Dallas lawyer Christopher Kratovil tweeted “A WWII plane just crashed at Dallas Executive Airport, Wing just came off as it made a pass over the airfield. Tragic and horrible to witness” alongside a photograph of onlookers and a plume of black smoke. During one video, an announcer alerts onlookers to stay off their phones so that emergency responders can get through and that children may want to turn away. In a tweet, Dallas Chairman Eric Johnson said, “As most of you know, we have suffered a horrible misfortune in Dallas today during an airshow. Many details stay obscure or unconfirmed right now. The @NTSB has taken control of the accident scene with @DallasPD and @DallasFireRes_q proceeding to give support. He added: “The videos are heartbreaking. Kindly, say a request for the souls who took to the sky to engage and instruct our families today.”
Both crews died! RIP! pic.twitter.com/p93xK1sdV2
— Tray The Truth (@rastaboi863) November 12, 2022
NEW: The @cityofkellertx confirms its former council member — Terry Barker — is one of the pilots who was killed during the crash, Saturday. Barker was a husband, father, Army veteran and more. “Terry Barker was beloved by so many.” @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/FUuNwe4r3d
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) November 13, 2022
Far too much traffic in the air at once. No excuse for this. Prayers for the victims.
— Red (@JBabin99) November 12, 2022
So sad. Such a loss. Prayers to the crews.
— charlie butler (@cbutlersix) November 12, 2022
Sending the best vibes to the pilots 🙏🙏
— Catalina (@PolisheddTexass) November 12, 2022
— The Replier (@HHTReplier) November 12, 2022
