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B-17 “Nine-O-Nine” Crashes in Connecticut

The B-17 Nine-O-Nine was a popular attraction on tours to airshows and other events. [Seamus Darragh/Pixabay]
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Key Takeaways:

  • A vintage Boeing B-17 "Nine-O-Nine" operated by The Collings Foundation crashed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
  • The accident occurred during a visual landing attempt shortly after takeoff, with the crew reporting engine trouble (specifically engine #4) before losing communication.
  • The crash resulted in 7 confirmed fatalities and 9 injuries, affecting both the aircraft's occupants and individuals on the ground, including two pilots who perished.
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The Boeing B-17 Nine-O-Nine crashed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, during a week of an airshow featuring vintage aircraft. The airplane was operated by The Collings Foundation.

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