2022 Dallas air show mid-air collision
On November 12, 2022, two World War II–era aircraft, a B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra, collided mid-air and crashed during the Wings Over Dallas air show at Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas, Texas, United States. The air show, which coincided with Veterans Day commemorations, was organized by the Commemorative Air Force.
N7227C, the B-17G involved in the accident, in October 2019
N6763, the Bell P-63F involved in the accident, in October 2019
FAA and NTSB personnel at the crash site.
Photograph from Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report by NTSB showing the debris field following the crash
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra is an American fighter aircraft that was developed by Bell Aircraft during World War II. Based on the preceding Bell P-39 Airacobra, the P-63's design incorporated suggestions from P-39 pilots and was superior to its predecessor in virtually all respects. The P-63 was not accepted for combat use by the United States Army Air Forces. However, it was used during World War II by the Soviet Air Force, which had also been the most prolific user of the P-39.
Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Bell assembly line near Niagara Falls, New York
First production P-59A with a P-63 behind.
L-39 with swept wings, extended rear fuselage, ventral tail fin and P-39 prop