US Politics | Six confirmed dead in Dallas airshow crash including military vet pilot after two vintage planes collide midair
SIX fatalities occurred at the WWII-themed airshow incident, and authorities identified two veteran pilots on the flight. Two planes collided in midair during the Wings Over Dallas show on Saturday morning. Facebook / Armin MizaniTerry Barker died on the Wings Over Dallas show collision '/ ' FacebookLen Root was one of the crew members of the B-17 Flying Fortress '/ ' Two planes crashed into each other on November 12Twitter/@heckyessica Two planes, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra, collided around 1pm on Saturday. Former union members, Terry Barker and Len Root, were among the crew members on the B-17 Flying Fortress during the airshow. Many people in attendance witnessed the shocking moment. Terry Barker's death was confirmed one of the deceased by FOX4. read more plane crash PLANE TRAGEDY At least 19 dead after passenger plane crashes in lake whilst trying to land CRASH HORROR Two dead after double plane crash over farm as debris seen falling from sky David Sentendrey tweeted: ...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." Chief Elected Official of Dallas County, Clay Jenkins, tweeted confirming the six deaths: ...According to our Dallas County Medical Examiner, there are a total of 6 fatalities from yesterday's Wings over Dallas air show incident. ...Authorities will continue working today on the investigation & identification of the deceased. Please pray for their families and all involved.... Authorities are also continuing the investigation of the deceased. Most read in News PROUD BROTHER Barely seen Barron, 16, towers over guests at sister Tiffany Trump's wedding NEW DEVELOPMENT Major update in missing boy's case as clue leads cops to search home AIR DISASTER Horror moment 2 planes crash midair at Dallas airshow as crew of 6 feared dead NO MISS-TAKE I'm a hot teacher and my fans wish I taught them when they were in school 'GOOD FORTUNE' 'Cult' leader 'boasted about role in Meghan Markle & Prince Harry marriage' GLAM EVENT Donald walks daughter down the aisle as she marries Michael Boulos There were more than 40 fire rescue units on the scene after the collision, as reported by CNN. During the Saturday news conference addressing the incident, the president and CEO of the Commemorative Air Force, Hank Coates, said: "normally 'the B-17 ' has a crew of four to five. That was what was on the aircraft," He said the P-63 is a single-piloted fighter-type aircraft. ...I cannot release the number of people in the manifest or the names on the manifest until I'm released to do so by the NTSB,... Coates said. Read More on The US Sun 'HE WENT OFF THE RAILS' Aaron Carter's tragic final words to best pal before death 'STAY FOR MORE TRAUMA' Amy Duggar reveals Anna will never leave Josh despite being jailed The investigation will continue for the unidentified deceased. At this time, there are no further updates. APDebris from the two planes that collided at the Dallas Executive Airport '/ '
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