Collings foundation B-17...terrible breaking news...

[Rami]

Hey guys,

I don't know much in the way of circumstances other than the fact that it was trying to land and crashed into a shed...multiple injuries reported, and described as a "fiery crash." I hope no one was killed.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/reports...rport/29338521

[Moses03]

Rgr that Rami. I hope most got out in time!

Found this photo of the crash area.

[StormILM]

Apparently the crew declared an emergency shortly after takeoff and requested an immediate return to the field. It was observed that the aircraft failed to gain altitude but no other issues (visible) with the aircraft where noted. During the landing attempt, there was either a runway excursion post landing or runway heading excursion prior to landing and loss of directional control. The aircraft struck a building and liquid storage tanks in the de-icing area just southwest of the airline terminal building. There were 13 on board including the crew. So far, two confirmed fatalities, possibly more. One technician on the ground in or near the de-icing area was reportedly injured. Further reports regarding injuries and fatalities will be withheld until family members of those involved are properly notified.

It is a sad day for all involved. May those lost Rest in Peace....

[Victory103]

This is sad, was just behind these guys (and the -24) earlier this year while they were on tour in CA, tried to slow to let them in 1st into KACV.

[Brian_Gladden]

Dang. I've been through that 17 multiple times.

[Mick]

Latest word is seven dead. By now that's probably a final number.

Looking at the photo Moses03 posted, it's a miracle that anyone survived.

KBDL is just a quick run down I-91 from here so local news is all over it.

A scumbag Connecticut senator is trying to score points by demanding an investigation by NTSB, as though they never would have looked into it without his urging, and demanding that all warbirds and antique planes be immediately grounded.