The B-17G Texas Raiders crash occurred at the Wings over Dallas Air Show. The pilot of the P-63 Kingcobra was apparently making a turn and the B-17G Texas Raiders was in his blind spot.
Type: Boeing B-17G-95-DL Flying Fortress/PB-1W
Manufacturer : Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California
Construction number: AC-1862
Manufactured : July 12, 1945
Registration : N7227C
Serial : 44-83872 / BuNo. 77235
Owners and operators: United States Army Air Force /
United States Navy
Aero Service Corporation/ASC Inc.
Commemorative Air Force
Last flight November 12, 2022
Fate : Mid-air collision
P-51Mustang / P-63 Kingcobra (N5428V)
Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone involved in today's tragedy with the B-17G Texas Raiders team and P-63 crew. We wish the families much strength during this difficult time.
B-17G Texas Raiders