Nov 12, 2022 - Politics & Policy

2 planes collide and crash at Dallas air show, killing 6

Herb Scribner

Power lines run in front of Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas. Photo: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Two planes collided and crash at a Dallas, Texas, air show Saturday, killing at least six people, according to state officials.

The big picture: FAA officials said Saturday it was unclear how many people were on board the aircraft.

Emergency crews arrived on the scene of the incident at the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at the Dallas Executive Airport.
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra plane collided and crashed mid-afternoon Saturday, the FAA said.
Videos and photos posted on social media showed the aircraft hitting each other before crashing, leading to a massive fire in the area.

What they're saying: "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," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Twitter Sunday.

What to watch: The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.

"Neither agency identifies people involved in aircraft accidents," the FAA said.

Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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