At the first sign of engine problems, the pilot of the World War-era B-17 bomber radioed to the Bradley International Airport control tower to say he was circling back for an emergency landing. But ...
Engine failure, pilot error led to fatal crash of WWII era B-17 at Bradley, NTSB investigation finds
The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report on the fatal crash of a World War II era B-17 bomber at Bradley International Airport cites the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the ...
NTSB: Pilot’s actions and maintenance issues caused deadly 2019 B-17 bomber crash at Bradley Airport
WINDSOR LOCKS — Investigators determined the deadly World War II-era B-17 bomber crash at Bradley Airport in 2019 was caused by the pilot’s actions, but maintenance issues, a lack of oversight and an ...
Summary and Key Points: The Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” revolutionized aerial warfare when it debuted in the mid-1930s. As a four-engine bomber, it offered greater payload capacity and range than ...
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