Officials on Monday identified the six men killed in a collision between two World War II-era planes at a Dallas air show. All six were experienced aviators with years of experience in flight training, according to the Commemorative Air Force.
Root was also from Keller and was a pilot and manager for the Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, according to his LinkedIn page. Root worked as a contract commercial pilot for various companies over the past year.
Rowe, of Hilliard, Ohio, was a member of the Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol and a crew chief on the B-17, his brother-in-law Andy Keller told The Associated Press. Rowe participated in air shows throughout the year because he fell in love with WWII aircraft, according to Keller.that Michels served multiple roles on the flight crew, including as a historian and media representative, and also supervised tours for veterans and the public.
Footage from the scene on Saturday showed the P-63 turning into the path of the B-17. Both planes were seen breaking apart and the P-63 then flew straight into the ground, immediately exploding into a plume of flames and black smoke.The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the collision.
A preliminary report from the NTSB is expected in four to six weeks, while a final report will take up to 18 months to complete.
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