B-17 goes down in Connecticut
Oct 3, 2019 12:23:42 #
With sadness .. a crash involving a B-17 that had engine trouble after take off .. radioed returning to the airport .. struck a pole and slammed into an ice plant making Building at the end of the runway.. 6 survived and many killed ... this same aircraft was involved in another minor crash without injury years ago ..
This aircraft was taking part in “The Wings Of Freedom” tour .. and has been pictured here on this blog ...
Our hearts go out to those that were killed and prayers for a speedy recovery for the injured ..
This aircraft was taking part in “The Wings Of Freedom” tour .. and has been pictured here on this blog ...
Our hearts go out to those that were killed and prayers for a speedy recovery for the injured ..
Oct 3, 2019 12:25:41 #
Very sad!Oct 3, 2019 12:28:50 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
With sadness .. a crash involving a B-17 that had... (show quote)
A friend of mine just did a photo shoot a couple of weeks ago for the crew.
Oct 3, 2019 12:40:50 #
Oct 3, 2019 14:23:56 #
I have seen that plane here in NH , in fact it was here last week. very close fried told me that he satisfied a bucket list item by flying with them. He and many here, myself included, are sad to hear of it demise and the lose of life is especially sad. Our hearts go out to the families...
Bob
Bob
Oct 3, 2019 14:36:44 #
Jusayen
Loc: Oak Ridge,New Jersey
Read about that today-very sad on many levels. RIP to the victims and a speedy recovery for the injured.
Oct 3, 2019 15:03:09 #
The aircraft would come to Zamperini Field in Torrance CA every spring. A sad loss of life and living history. Condolences to the victims and their families, wishing a full and speedy recovery to the survivors.
Oct 3, 2019 15:17:58 #
Oct 3, 2019 17:43:49 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
... this same aircraft was involved in another minor crash without injury years ago ...
That was pilot error. The plane ran off a runway that was too short trying to land at a local airfield. Only damaged the landing gear.
Oct 4, 2019 06:45:32 #
Sad indeed! Here is the most comprehensive coverage I've seen.
https://www.wfsb.com/news/aircraft-crash-leads-to-fire-at-bradley-airport/article_d514bd24-e51d-11e9-b6ac-47e02ec67428.html?fbclid=IwAR3HzNoiCO1wLSy7xRsgdgdtGgbg_1f4H1VBORmQPXQuz_XoUO9Q4H2glwY
https://www.wfsb.com/news/aircraft-crash-leads-to-fire-at-bradley-airport/article_d514bd24-e51d-11e9-b6ac-47e02ec67428.html?fbclid=IwAR3HzNoiCO1wLSy7xRsgdgdtGgbg_1f4H1VBORmQPXQuz_XoUO9Q4H2glwY
Oct 4, 2019 08:29:34 #
Sad... prayers for all involved...
They only had a crew of 10 in service with a 1200 pound total crew weight. 500 rounds of 50 caliber ammo per machine gun IIRC.
They only had a crew of 10 in service with a 1200 pound total crew weight. 500 rounds of 50 caliber ammo per machine gun IIRC.
Oct 4, 2019 08:50:39 #
I understand that the plane lost an engine. Can't this plane fly with 3 engines?
Oct 4, 2019 10:16:42 #
Bernie O'
Loc: Bristol, CT
I was at the airport the day before the crash. I took some photos of the planes that were there. This one just seems so surreal. I would like to send my sincere condolences to all those involved and to their families.
I always loved these old birds.
Bernie O'
I always loved these old birds.
Bernie O'
Oct 4, 2019 10:24:19 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Did this plane have a name? I have seen different B-17s (and B-29s) at shows and flyovers, and I think of them as individuals rather than who owns them.
Oct 4, 2019 10:34:10 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
With sadness .. a crash involving a B-17 that had... (show quote)
Thanks Doc. The last time I boarded her was 2008 and one of my associates is one of several pilots that flew her . He was Not on this flight thank God. I shall miss her. I think it was the only B-17 that the Collins Foundation owned....not sure. I know they have 2 Mustangs , a B-24 & a B-25 as well.
I saw her last fall about this time but I didn't photograph her as I have many previous shots of her from the 2008 visit. Maybe they'll repurpose the Tail Section into a monument to her & her crew????
Thanks again
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