Thirteen people survived the crash of a vintage C-47 military transport plane on Saturday at Burnet Airport, 20 miles northwest of Austin, Texas. The aircraft, the Bluebonnet Belle owned by the Commemorative Air Force, was departing for AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh when the accident occurred during takeoff. The aircraft banked right on takeoff, before turning back left when the wing tip caught the ground. The aircraft was later destroyed by a post-crash fire.
No Fatalities Reported Following Vintage C-47 Crash in Texas
Key Takeaways:
- A vintage C-47 "Bluebonnet Belle" aircraft, owned by the Commemorative Air Force, crashed during takeoff near Austin, Texas.
- All thirteen occupants survived the accident, though some sustained injuries, including one severe burn.
- The historic plane, which had a distinguished service record from WWII to Hurricane Harvey relief, was destroyed by a post-crash fire and deemed unrestorable.
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