At least 7 reported dead after World War II-era bomber crashes in Connecticut

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October 2, 2019

In this aerial image taken from video, emergency crews respond to where a World War II-era bomber B-17 plane crashed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (WFXT Boston 25 News via AP)

At least 7 reported dead after World War II-era bomber crashes in Connecticut
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, and a state official said at least seven were killed.

The four-engine, propeller-driven plane struggled to get into the air and slammed into a maintenance shed at Bradley International Airport as the pilots circled back for a landing, officials and witnesses said.

It had 10 passengers and three crew members, authorities said.

The state official who gave the death toll was not authorized to discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.

 

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[Richrd]

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- CT - Seven Killed in Plane Crash -
- Windsor Locks >> Hartford County -
- 2 October 2019 -

- Hartford County, Connecticut-
- Plane Crash Claims Seven -
- Wednesday, 2 October 2019 -​

1945 World War II Vintage Bomber
Boeing B-17G-30-BO Flying Fortress
(N93012)

1)) CP 24 dot Com:
At least 7 reported dead after World War II-era bomber crashes in Connecticut
(See Video in Previous Post)

2)) Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Windsor Locks, Connecticut Plane Crash - Google Search

Aviation Safety dot Net # 229659
3-A)) Accident Boeing B-17G-30-BO Flying Fortress N93012, 02 Oct 2019
3-B)) via: Aviation Safety Network > ASN Aviation Safety WikiBase > Year index > 2019

Flight Aware:
4-A)) N93012 Live Flight Tracking and History (Owner: CCT OF 1979 B-17 SERIES LLC B-17 SERIES) ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL ✈ FlightAware
4-B)) Flight Track Log ✈ N93012 ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL ✈ FlightAware
(Includes Highest Ascent of 200 Feet,
Highest Air Speed of 124 MPH,
Total Flight Time of only 5 Minutes)
4-C)) via: FlightAware - Flight Tracker / Flight Status / Flight Tracking

5)) Plane was cleared for immediate landing,
due to a Malfunctioning # 4 Engine:

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[weepingangel]

Localish and familiar with the organization ... this was devastating to hear about this evening
Collings Foundation

 

[dotr]

WWII-era plane crashes in Connecticut - CNN

Thirteen people — 10 passengers and three crew members — were on board
Here's what we know about the plane:

• The aircraft appeared in countless air shows over the past 30 years: Nine-O-Nine, the vintage plane that crashed Wednesday while carrying aviation enthusiasts in Connecticut, belonged to the nonprofit Collings Foundation, which uses about two dozen aircraft to educate the public about their role in American history. The flight tracking service FlightAware showed dozens of flights in the last few weeks, with stops in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
• These planes are known as workhorses: It was among 13,000 B-17 bombers produced in the buildup to and during World War II. These are the famous workhorse bombers that helped the Allies win World War II. Now, only a handful of the Flying Fortresses still take to the air, usually for air shows and special events.
• It was built in California: According to the Aviation Geek Club blog, the aircraft was built in Long Beach, California, by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was accepted into service on April 7, 1945 — too late for combat though, The plan was used for air-sea rescues.
• The aircraft suffered severe damage in August 1987: While performing at an air show in western Pennsylvania that year, Nine-O-Nine was caught by a severe crosswind after landing. "Despite the efforts of her crew, she rolled off the end of the runway, crashed through a chain link fence, sheared off a power pole and roared down a 100-foot ravine to a thundering stop," the foundation said. The bomber suffered severe damage, though no fatalities. The aircraft was repaired and featured in airshows.

 

[weepingangel]

One of 7 killed in deadly B-17 crash at Bradley Airport identified

 

[KlaraBell]

This is so sad. Collings Foundation is in my professional sphere and I know numerous people who have taken rides in their planes and been involved in their other activities. Thinking of their friends and families.

 

[weepingangel]

Ludlow resident Jim Roberts among 7 dead in B-17 bomber crash at Bradley International Airport, family confirms


Gary Mazzone, former Connecticut police inspector, identified as victim in deadly B-17 plane crash at Bradley International Airport

 

[Richrd]

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- All Injured and Deceased Identified -

- CT - Seven Killed in Plane Crash -
- Windsor Locks >> Hartford County -
- 2 October 2019 -

- Hartford County, Connecticut-
- Plane Crash Claims Seven -
- Wednesday, 2 October 2019 -

1945 World War II Vintage Bomber
Boeing B-17G-30-BO Flying Fortress
(N93012)

6)) WFSB TV-3:
Names of victims killed in B-17 plane crash released
(Includes Revealing Video)

7)) Wikipedia dot Org:
Nine-O-Nine - Wikipedia

8)) Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Windsor Locks, Connecticut Plane Crash - Google Search

Aviation Safety dot Net # 229659
9-A)) Accident Boeing B-17G-30-BO Flying Fortress N93012, 02 Oct 2019
9-B)) via: Aviation Safety Network > ASN Aviation Safety WikiBase > Year index > 2019

Flight Aware:
10-A)) N93012 Live Flight Tracking and History (Owner: CCT OF 1979 B-17 SERIES LLC B-17 SERIES) ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL ✈ FlightAware
10-B)) Flight Track Log ✈ N93012 ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL ✈ FlightAware
(Includes Highest Ascent of 200 Feet,
Highest Air Speed of 124 MPH,
Total Flight Time of only 5 Minutes)
10-C)) via: FlightAware - Flight Tracker / Flight Status / Flight Tracking

11)) Attempted an Emergency Landing on Runway 24,
Due to a Malfunctioning #4 Engine:

Our Support To All.
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>> = Located In
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CVR = (possible) Cockpit Voice Recorder
FAA = Federal Aviation Administration
FDR = (possible) Flight Data Recorder
Fly High = Condolences
NTSB = National Transportation Safety Board
RIP = Rest In Peace = Condolences

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[weepingangel]

Collings Foundation suspends flights for rest of 2019 amid probe into B-17 crash at Bradley International Airport