Six people were killed in a plane crash during an airshow in Dallas, Texas.
According to a statement by the Federal Aviation Administration, there was a plane crash at the Dallas Executive Airport.
Two planes crashed into each other in a video that was posted to social media on Saturday.
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There is a video that shows the smaller P-63 aircraft hitting the B17 Bystanders can be heard asking if it hit the plane.
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The mayor of Keller, Texas, said that Terry Barker, an Army veteran and former American Airlines pilot, was in the plane that crashed.
Terry Barker was loved by a lot of people. Mizani wrote that he was a friend and someone who helped him.
Barker's copilot was identified by the Allied Pilots Association.
The Dallas County Judge said on Sunday that authorities are still trying to identify the remaining victims.
The president of the Commemorative Air Force told the Associated Press that retired pilots usually volunteer to fly at the air show. The planes were in good shape despite being vintage.
The WW2 flight demonstration type air show highlighted the aircraft and their capabilities.
During World War II, the B17 was used in the battle against Germany.
"This is not about the aircraft, it's just not," he said. The pilots are well trained and the aircraft are safe.
The aircraft exploded and hit the ground in a ball of smoke and fire. The firefighters at the scene said no one on the ground was hurt.
The Dallas Police Department said that Route 67, a major north-south highway out of Dallas, was closed in both directions.
There were between 4,000 and 6,000 people at the airshow.
The crash is being investigated by the FAA and the safety board.
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