An Air National Guardsman who was aboard a World War II-era B-17 bomber that crashed in Connecticut is being credited with helping to save some of his fellow passengers, as investigators try to determine what caused the deadly wreck.
The B-17 bomber that crashed was one of 13,000 made. They were true workhorsesThe Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress -- operated by a group that sells demonstration flights to the public -- crashed Wednesday morning as the crew tried to make an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport north of Hartford, killing seven of the 13 people aboard, officials said.
— Aaron Katzman October 2, 2019 NTSB investigators expect to issue a preliminary report about the crash in about 10 days, and finish the investigation within 18 months, Homendy said.The crash closed Bradley for a few hours Wednesday, forcing 39 flight cancellations and 19 delays, said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority.CNN's Paul P.
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