Collings Foundation B-17 Flying Fortress Nine-O-Nine at Chicago Executive Airport July 2008
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- www.arlingtonc... World War II B-17 Bomber Nine-O-Nine, Frequent Visitor to Chicago Executive Airport, Crashes at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut ... Also see ( • Wings of Freedom Tour ... ) the Nine-O-Nine and a B-24 and P-51 at the same airport in 2011 ...
I flew on 909 a few years ago. During the flight I got the chills thinking on how the 9 or 10 man crew back then would fly for hours, in the cold, in box formation, looking and waiting for what they knew was coming. They did what they were trained for. They flew their missions. They would return to their bases in England and see the bunk next to them empty...That plane did not come back, and they went up the next day. They did it and I salute all of them.
Richard Dabal and that’s exactly why we need to appreciate the history of these aircraft. The masses saying these planes are junk and need to be grounded and pilots are too old need to be put in a battle field somewhere since it’s their fault history repeats itself
*Sooo...bombing cities full of civilians is 'Heroic?'*
@@gerrynightingale9045 1) Freedom is NOT free.
2) What these "City bombing" pilots and crew did allowed you to just say, what you said publicly and not be SHOT!!!!!
3) All gave some. Some gave All. I have family in Arlington National Cemetery, Are they not hero's ?
4) On average 6600 American service men died per MONTH, during WWII (about 220 a day) This allowed you to just say what you said publicly and not be Hunted down and SHOT!!!!!
5) Most Americans who were not adults during WWII have no understanding of the magnitude of it. They were ordered, They went. Most were drafted.
@@gerrynightingale9045 were starving millions of people to death better. Germany deserved everything they recieved and yes even the civilians because they could have overthrown that evil bastard. They were given many chances to surrender but instead hid their factories in the cities. WAR IS ALWAYS EVIL.
*So, in essence, you're using the logic of "We had to burn the village in order to save it!" rationale* ( *England was the 1st. nation to ever use 'POISON GAS' in warfare against soldiers who were engaged in fighting as per the dictates of the government of their Country...no 'Nazis' were present in the 'Great War'...just soldiers* ) *The 'Total War' from the air did accomplish something...it strengthened resolve to 'fight on' because to average civilian, there was no other choice* *Hitler was no more 'Evil' than any of the other 'Great Leaders of the Past'...no one 'forced' Truman to incinerate Japanese cities full of people who had nothing to do with the war, and no one 'forced' Churchill to 'burn cities to the ground' despite the fact that virtually none made any contribution to the production of armaments...which bombing did NOT slow at all* *In fact, armaments were at an 'all-time' level of production as late as Dec. of 1944* *The German people didn't starve any group of people to death...that was simply an 'expedient to war' by Berlin...no different than any other Nation's leadership has done since there have been societies* *The history of the United States is written in BLOOD since 1500...we slaughtered between 12 to18-MILLION Indigenous People because 'we don't want them around'...used SLAVES as 'free labor' for almost two-centuries...seized entire populations and took their land as 'Ours' because we wanted it in the Pacific...and started two wars with Mexico and stole their land...none of these factors were any different than the actions taken by Hitler and the 'Nazi' regime* *KILL HITLER?* *The U.S./Russia/and England knew where he was virtually every minute of the day from late '42 onward...and there was certainly no 'lack of volunteers' for what might be a 'suicide mission'...yet NO ATTEMPTS were ever made to accomplish that...BECAUSE NO ONE WANTED HIM DEAD* *ps...you're an idiot!*
RIP Nine O Nine. My condolences to the families of crew and passengers and may they rest in peace. Collings foundation i'm sorry this has happened. I flew on Nine O Nine last year in Ft. Lauderdale and i'm planning to fly on Witchcraft when it comes back.
Mr.NaughtyPants well said.
That pass at the end made me feel so sad. Such a proud bird and the people who were lost. R.I.P.
RIP Nine O Nine. My heart and prayers go to the families of the victims. To the Collings Foundation, I am sorry about the loss of this treasure and that this happened. I flew on the B-17 in North Canton, Ohio just this past August and I enjoyed every minute of it and would have done another flight in the future and was planning to sponsor it once I got enough to afford it. Your B-17 was and still is my favorite B-17. I also did your B-24 in 2017 at Camarillo, California. I intend to be on the B-25 Tondelayo when it gets to return to Ohio. Wednesday October 2, 2019 will forever be remembered as a sad day for me after enjoying seeing this bomber every single year. I will build a model in 1/48 and 1/32 scales of this same B-17G and keep them as a way to memorialize the plane and remember the fun times I was with it.
We use to take care of 909 at concord CA. I remember the crew of this flight. Mac and his team were always passionate about the historical context of their planes. last walked in 2015 on 909. RIP to all
Rest In Peace to all involved in this tragedy. I never flew in her, but had the pleasure of crawling through her many years ago in Florida. She was a magnificent war bird. Truly a sad day.
My brother in law Robert Riddell perished on the 909 along with six others. Words cannot express how devastated we are. But we seek comfort in knowing that Rob did not suffer, so now we focus on the survivors because their suffering has only just begun and some have a very long and hard road ahead of them. We send prayers for a speedy recovery.
Rest in peace, God bless those who were hurt or lost their lives !
A sad day indeed, may God keep in his arms those who perished and my condolences to the surviving families.
One would hope that if there was a god that he would have prevented this accident, you know?
@Galileo7of9
Seriously? Their comment was about the lives lost and wishing they some peace, not to start a religious debate, I basically feel the same way you do about all that but this isn't the time and place for that, grow up.
@@dukecraig2402 And yet religious folks seem to always think it's the time and place to interject their delusions about their imaginary friend.
Guys, all someone is trying to do is wish a peaceful rest for those lives lost, and as far as "a time and place" for things this certainly isn't the time and place for a debate on religion, as I said, I'm sure i feel the same way you do on the subject but right here and now it's about this tragedy, not religion.
My wife and I flew on 909 16 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Indelible memories. Condolences to all.
My thoughts and prayers to all who were affected by this tragic lose.
I had the privilege of flying on Nine O Nine about 15 years ago. RIP
My son flew on Tondelayo, the B 25 when the B 24 and 909 were in Destin in about 2007. Great birds, great crews!
As a retired pilot with both military and commercial careers, I mourn the loss of brothers and aircraft. God Bless on your flight West.
my wife and I got married on the Nine-O-Nine .. such a huge loss
Steven Varney: That’s so romantic.
I was supposed to see her this weekend... I’m shocked. The poor people who died, and the fact that another B-17 is gone
Hi Tim! I am sorry to know that you won't be able to get on that ride I am sure it was a dream for you to be fulfilled. I was blessed to be able to ride on it in August when it came to Ohio. I can't imagine what it would feel like if I was forced to miss this opportunity. I am saddened by the loss of the plane.
As a small child living in England 70 + years ago, I remember (only just) the American bombers operating from an airfield near my home. My heart goes out to the families of the dead and I have to say I also morn the loss of a piece of "living" history. The B17 was special.
Just coming to pay my respects. RIP
Very sad day.
I just saw this plane last week in New Hampshire. Didn’t take a ride but walked through it. Very sad and my heart goes out to those who lost their lives. Terrible.
It's had that effect on me too. I've stood right near the aircraft in the past the last time was ten years ago in September of '09. In October of 2008 I was with my father and two of my younger brothers as we awaited the arrival of the Nine-O-Nine. My father caught sight of her first heading in from the southeast to land at the Mercer County Airport in Ewing Twp., New Jersey. As the craft line-up for its final approach to the airport the sizable crowd was hushed and the thrum of those engines were distinct from three miles out. The B-25, Tondelayo and Witchcraft the B-24 arrived afterwards but it wasn't long before the attendees could get close to the planes. I have photos from that day and some feature my late-father examining the WWII era aircraft though growing up during the war he was partial (very much so) to the P-38 Lighting.
This hurts my very soul as b17 is my favorite bomber
b 17's have no Soul
lakewood steve thats why he saids it hurts his soul not the plane
Hi Johnny! The B-17 is my favorite bomber as well. In addition this scheme of Nine O Nine is my favorite B-17.
She is mine as well . Twelve O'clock High 1949 , Airforce ,Command Decision . USAAF .
Fly one in combat 1942 to 1946 . Then tell me .
I flew on 909 on June 27 2012,in Helena Mt. So sorry for the loss of life, and the loss of this great piece of history. I will never forget that day.
I was in Groton, CT 9/09 to see the B24 Witchcraft, but also viewed and photographed "Nine o Nine" too, RIP to all...
RIP and God's Speed to the crew and passengers on board. 'Nine-O-Nine' was a special bird and I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly aboard here several years back.
RIP Nine O Nine and crew, passengers. You were loved by us.
Was gonna fly on her last spring. Flew on the B24J instead. I must admit I have regrets...
Rip all those who tragically died in this accident.
Thx for posting your footage. The crash was a horrible tragedy. I think it is so important and wonderful to have these old planes flying so generations can get even a small idea of the sacrifices that generation made. However, obviously something more needs to be done to ensure safety. I had the honor of flying on the 909 with my wife’s grandfather who had to jump out of one during WWII. It was a childhood’s dream that came true. RIP to those that died in the accident, nothing is 100% we take risks to live our dreams sometimes but too much failed with that scenario. The plane should have been sound before the flight.
Love watching these birds fly. My Prayers and Condolences To The Families and Friends of those who lost their lives on B-17 909. God Bless Them and those who will fly on.
I'm sad for those who lost there lives, and their families too. Also sad at the loss of that beautiful historic airplane, which was my favorite bomber.
What fantastic plane r I p a
Salute to all the veterans that has ever and currently serving. Semper Fi
My Dad was a tail gunner on one of these during WWII over Germany, did they ever figure out what happen to this one?
By the sound of the engine from witness reports, within the timing of the flight (right after takeoff at less than 500 ft) along with pre flight preparations ( applying compressed nitrogen to dry out the engines) and the morning conditions (heavy dew from rain the day before) ... wet magnetos on engine #4 and possibly #3 would have prevented full power
There is nothing more beautiful than watching a B-17 coming home .
Flew on this bomber at Venice airport. After reading the NTSB accident report I was happy we all got back in one piece. Poor maintenance and pilot error led to the crash in Hartford. Definitely a preventable accident. Cannot cut corners and not regret it in the end
Such a sad day when we lost her...RIP 909... you'll live on in our hearts 😥
Same here.
I think we should pay respects to the people and families involved in the crash first rather than just the plane.
My Dad, a B24 pilot, and I always went to the Collins warbirds, in California. What great memories. Sorry to hear the news...
She's at rest now along with the rest of her brave brothers.
This one was female and other B-17s are male? How do you tell the difference?
What a beautiful aircraft how sad that lives were lost and that grand lady was destroyed.
Had a ride on 909 June 12, 2008, this is a sorrowful ending for for a magnificent warplane and for at least seven people who shared in its final fatal history.
20 years ago, this B-17 was accepting paying passengers for rides at the Pompano, Florida airport. I recall it was about $150 for a demonstration flight. I was late, so I did not have to decide on paying to board. Now that B-17 has flown into history.
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful war bird. I recognized the airport this was filmed at. Deer Valley Airport here in Phoenix, AZ. RIP 909 and to those who perished. I am still saddened about this.
I'm heartbroken
This was so very sad. These were heros honoring heros, by flying these World War II memorials. May God Bless and give Peace to those who lost loved ones in the B-17 crash. I pray those who were injured will have a speedy recovery.
6:56...the vintage sound of freedom.
We had just visited that aircraft last month in Butler Pa. sad...
I just did my annual visit and finally got the chance to ride in it Saturday, August 10th in North Canton, OH. I am grateful to get that ride fulfilled but very sad to never see it again.
@@ww2passion351 Likewise! I rode in it three years ago in Groton, Ct and since then I experienced the B-24 and the B-25. I'm saving up for a ride in the P-51 before I die!
I had the privilege to view the inside of this airplane back in the 90's at the Arlington airport in Arlington Washington The b-24 Murader was there as well.
Sorry to say the B-24 is called a "Liberator."
Awesome plane.
That's the airport I learned to fly at long time ago it was called Palwauki airport it's in wheeling Illinois right beside the old Des Plaines river...
-During WWII, I observed huge waves, squadrons of bombers marshaling from horizon to horizon, for cross country flights, deliveries to distant theaters. Palwaukee had a brilliant beacon, that swung it's powerful beam over our farm in the hazy darkness, quite many miles away. Comforting to a young boy, who had an acute awareness of what was at stake, in the international 'Game of Thrones' at that time in history.
A very sad thing! The people who lost their lives doing something they Love! May God give strength to the families and friends!
Breaks my heart what a loss
RIP all lost. Prayers to family and friends
Rip Nine 0 Nine and the Liberty Belle both now are gone.
Should never have taken off. NTSB initial review:
1. Malfunctioning magnetos on #4 engine...known before fatal flight. Failed when attempted to start #4 before flight. Eventually started.
2. Malfunctioning prop pitch mechanism on #3 engine...caused a problem two weeks previously. One blade of the three found in feathered position in wreckage.
3. Six passengers unrestrained in the fusalage.
4. Pilot in command over 75 years of age...had not submitted to the more frequent medical as per FAA rules...insisted on taking off, otherwise refunds payable.
So..loss of thrust on #3 and #4 engines for different reasons resulted in insufficient power to maintain height and caused uncontrolled jaw at 45 degrees to runway direction on landing attempt.
The crash was completely avoidable.
+Technik Meister I think you are in the neighborhood of the correct answer, but still waiting for the final NTSB report. Water or condensation in the magnetos is puzzling.
Sounds like a mechanical problem which led to human failure in the end. Horrible loss of life and a life's work in restoration for many. God Speed, boys!
I doubt it was human failure. The pilot had over 7,300 hour of flight time in B-17s.
What a wonderful aircraft that served gallantly in Ww2 they brought home many fliers that would have been lost in a lesser aircraft. What a tragedy! MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILIES INVOLVED!
We take so much for granted. It's not just about the souls that died, but for all that goes into it. No one needs to do this. Guns up, fly fast and fly free!
Rest In Peace...We will never forget
I just found out today about the crash. Im shocked at such a loss and tragedy. The day i was to fly in her. They had to change out one of the engines. The day was not a total loss. I went instead on the B-24 Witchcraft. RIP to all who loss their lives that day
The final report just came out. Serious lack of maintenance of the engines at that time. Ignition systems in tatters. Heard through the grapevine that 909 was supposed to be retired in 2018 but it’s replacement wasen’t certified yet. Mac knew it, he was the crew chief. Engines weren’t air worthy. Money talks. RIP to the passengers they killed
Rest in peace 909 and their familes and friend prayers to all of you Shalom
Can you imagine a sky full of them?
amazing plane .. I live in England ..where they went to work...many sacrifices...god bless all...
At least 7 died of the 13 aboard. 10 passengers and 3 crew. One on the ground was injured also. One faulty engine and not able to gain altitude. Circled for 6 miles and lost control while landing and hit a building.
That is basically a DC-4 engine-wise. Please check the DC-4's also.
+FourSeasonsHD DC-4's fly with Pratt and Whitney R-2000 engines. B-17s operate with Wright R-1820's
So very sorry for those people lost . So sorry for the loss of this piece of history. My favorite bomber of all time . God be with those people
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with only the #4 inop aircraft should have not been at any time,uncontrolable...think it was 1000' short, took out Instrument landing equipment,and pulled into deice farm....???WTF??
It may have been an engine fire. The pilot did say they needed to "blow it out."
Was able to crawl through her in Monterey, ca a few years ago. RIP:
This event should remember us the tremendous effort the Americans put im WW2 for liberating us from evilness. I am grateful. Glorious was the day when 1000 B17s were put to “work” to engage the Nazi war machine. Pity I was not born yet to see it.
Yariv Kalujny , Pity also the fact that the significance of our airmen in WW2 is not being taught properly (if at all) to our current generation of school children. No wonder they act out against our country the way they do. I personally knew a WW2 soldier who flew at least 15 missions as a ball turret machine gunner in the nose of a B-17. He survived a crash landing on a runway, returning back in England from a bombing run, where the pilot hit the runway at 110 mph, with no breaks, flaps, or hydrolycs to stop the plane. They made it, with more than 300 holes in the body of the plane, and two engines shot out. Those guys were real men and brave patriots.
I find it interesting to observe a today attitude of love towards Boing 747 which have a similar silhouette to the B17,...by the Germans!. I share that love too.
Yariv Kalujny , The B-17 was a really tough plane. Many somehow were able to make it back even in worse shape than that of the one my friend flown in, (whose experience I just described). I hope we don't lose any more of the remaining B-17s due to tragedies like the one that just happened a few days ago, here in the USA. My heart goes out to those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic crash.
@@jeromewysocki8809 The perished B17 909 team should be introduced throughout the media to let others share their legacy in life.
Yariv Kalujny , I could not agree more. My prayers go for their families, and all those thousands of airmen lost back in WW2, while flying aboard B-17s in bombing raids, defending us all.
The owner of the T 6 texan www II navy trainer stills owes me a ride in it. also been on the other b 17 the b17G Memphis Bell and I know a couple of the fellers who restored her and keep her flying.
My dad was involved in Memphis Belle restoration and is buried with a spark plug ring from her.. he was a big part of the "greatest show on turf"!!
@@rickparshall I am sorry your that your dad died. My friend John flies the t-6 texan navy trainer. His son tutored me in college. I am pretty sure he mentioned your dad to me. The last time I saw John he was flying the t-6 texan in a local air show near where I live. John flew one of the last t-6's that were in service when he was undergoing flight training when he first joined the navy. At that time they were being phased out.
Vicky Geagan my dad was pretty well known in full scale and radio control aircraft circles.. very prominent in scale R/C planes with several models on display at Curtiss museum in Hammondsport.. and was heavily into Historic Aircraft Group (HAG) he truly had a lifetime love for airplanes.. he never got past flight training to get his full scale pilots license but we travelled the country for airshows both full and radio control venues.. nice to meet you!
@@rickparshall Nice to meet you to my friend is well known to he is a radio broadcaster and I hobby pilot. I am sure your father flew in the yearly competition in quartzsite AZ. Or even in the RC military model aircraft meet at the Coachella Valley RC club in California.
Vicky Geagan I am a junior.. dad was mostly known as Dick Parshall.. I think of him everyday. As I held his hand for his last breath his last words in life were, "Rick, GO FLY, I love you" one of the first times I heard him say I love you.. so after some time of beating myself up for being so stubborn as a adolescent I got over it and am still fulfilling his last wish..!! I love airplanes and like him these WW2 birds are on top of the list!! My dad loved airplanes and went into the Army served in Germany during Korean conflict and my Uncle Frank was in the Air Force... lol Frank loved guns and infantry stuff... small strange world eh?? 😂
This crashed a few years back after leaving Cape May Wildwood airport killed 4
Badass aircraft
Am sad for those lost in the ctash, but have nagging questions why, as these old warbirds are kept in " fresh out the factory" condition and havr much more stringent cettification rules than modern aircraft
They need to restore all WW2 planes
Such sad ending...Glad there were survivors.!! ..RIP to all that perished . Jay Leno did a review of the 909 >> ruclips.net/video/OjRQXjcY6u0/видео.html
I have to think of the people on the receiving end of the payload. Truly a death machine.
I was on her 3 times so beautiful
We all have free will we make the choice , we create our world .
Extremely sad! The Nine-O-Nine was one of my favorites when it toured every May. Here is my tribute montage of my pics/videos from 2016-2019: ruclips.net/video/eSKfMkioHEI/видео.html
Caught some pics of her years ago @ Chicago Executive. imgur.com/gallery/0bjeT
My kids crawled in this plane. Ssd
RIP to those that are lost. Worldwide Development Corporation www.wdcpower.com John Rosebush CEO/Founder of Bridgman, Michigan.
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This is why you don't use Irreplaceable pieces of aviation history as amusement parks
Sam Phillips
I’d rather lose one flying than have it sitting static in a building.
Well we've lost to in the past 5 years so you might well you might just have the static display examples I'm sure the seven people that died in a fiery horrific way well I'm sure they don't mind you saying that.
You know I think a better idea would be let the airplane fly to the airshow Let it Fly a couple of times during the air show And Let It Fly home... on average they take six loads of people every airport that go to it's no different than the airplane being back in the forestry service
Sam, I was thinking in terms of it being sad that she had to 'earn' her keep by offering rides; as thrilling as that idea is to aficionados and aviation enthusiasts. I had missed, twice, the opportunity to go aboard as a passenger in '08 and '09. I went to southern New Jersey, Cape May, from the Philly suburbs in 2012 to take a ride but that final day's slots had been filled so that's three misses overall I suppose.
Believe it or not I actually worked on this particular Boeing B-17 I remember going out on tour with the Collings Foundation the number three Engine Number 2 cylinder developed an extreme exhaust leak rather than fixing the aircraft at the particular airport that we were at it was decided that it was in everyone's best interest to fly the aircraft with the dead cylinder to the next tour destination this took us over heavily populated areas in central California the duration of the flight was approximately one hour the entire time you could hear the one dead cylinder misfiring. It was also on this particular part of the tour the the Consolidated B-24 develops and Main landing gear issue the Collings Foundation decided to use a Schrader valve out of a rented car to fix the problem. Recently the Collings Foundation purchased another Boeing b-17g from Evergreen International this is a testament to how lucrative the practice of using warbirds to generate monetary compensation actually is. I believe that the practice of flying these aircraft have grown far too expensive for the individual to bear now we live in an era of Tours and rides the aircraft are now working again they are now generating money again and we all know what wins in the end.... the almighty dollar
@@samphillips7040 I certainly defer to your firsthand knowledge of these matters. I'm pretty sure that the maintenance programs are expensive and would break lesser organizations. The deal with the B-24 and the Schrader valve, did it overly compromise airworthiness and safety?
I find it interesting how many people are paying respect to the people involved in this crash. To be honest I’m not sure I understand the fervor because I don’t hear the same type of fervor when an airliner or small plane crashes. Not judging, just an observation that I don’t completely understand.
You know the answer, but since you have no respect for the fighting men and women of WWII, who put their lives on the line fighting a tyrannical foe bent on world domination during those years, you mask your disdain for our military in passive sounding curiosity. Why don't you just come out and say it. You hate our military and our nation. Just go watch your Anitifa videos, your multi-gender videos and bask in your anti-American hatred. And it's very obvious that you ARE "judging". Get out of here!
These things are 75 years old. Please retire ALL of them and put them in museums. Or we can hear about there is only 9 left instead of 10. Sad that they are a novelty for rich people to get a thrill that no airman wanted in the war. Why? Just why? To say, "Look how cool I am, I rode in a B-17." That machine probably caused a few 18 year olds to develop a life long alcohol dependency from the stress. Oh, here is an idea. How about flying them through an actual flack gauntlet to give the spoiled rich folks a sense of what it was really like.
@EclipseInID 2017 . There would be no United States of America if there were only soy boys like that guy in our history. His ilk are actively trying to tear down our country today. They are not welcome on this forum.
Good job casting your judgment and thinking that based on your outlook these planes that many thousands of people enjoy every year should be retired. Just a little full of yourself huh?
Marine bean, why the jealousy? Why the anger? Why the butthurt suggestion that a privileged rich person fly his or her B17 through flak as some sort of jealous punishment? Lots of dedicated people spent lots of time, money and effort to make their dream fly! They gave of themselves to make and share something wonderful! On the one hand we have liberty and the right and opportunity for individuals to do what they want and to make dreams fly. On the other side is someone who wants limitation, control, regulation and stifling restriction. People have so much more rewarding lives if they can live free. Something went wrong and a tragedy happened in an instant. It's too bad, however it is vastly outweighed by the years of magic and good done by all of those volunteers and owners who made 909, their visions and there dreams fly!
Nice air craft was that one of the aircraft that bombed Japan
Incorrect, B-17's didn't have the range to reach Japan. The B-29's were the bombers that did!
Tower I'm comming in for last time . The old bird has lost its engines , over and out !
Cool old machines, but I certainly would not take a chance on one, anymore than I would take a long trip in a car made during this time period.
Your choice not to fly in one of these old aircraft is certainly yours to make but you're making it out of ignorance. They are safer than general aviation aircraft because the regulations are more strict and they're better maintained.
Your comparison to a 1945 car doesn't make any sense at all unless that car was maintained as well as these aircraft along with being certified by and agency as strict as the FAA
B-17 : dam how many years i slept ww2 already over? wow and i thought were going to bombing now
The unavoidable truth is if they keep flying these historic aircraft the risk of crashing increases. Better to ground them from taking paid passengers and fly them as infrequently as possible. Sooner or later there will be none.
If they keep flying any aircraft or driving any car or doing anything else they're going to keep having accidents. These aircraft are no more likely to crash then anything else. They are perfectly maintained to higher standards then general aviation aircraft
I flew on this beautiful aircraft about 4years ago in N J , what a wonderful experience .
@@souocara38able Logical fallacy comparison. ordinary vehicles regardless of the frequency of accidents can be replaced, these can not once they are gone, they are gone. Two, the maintenance is not above reproach and is often done by volunteers, and the age of the various systems makes them more likely to fail.
@@DEeMONsworld
At some point when there are very few museum-worthy pieces left I agree it would make sense to stop flying the last few aircraft and put them in museums. Until then I say fly the ones that are airworthy or that can be made airworthy. The nine 0 nine and the collings foundation b24 were basically junk until they were refurbished and made air-worthy. They'd still be half buried in the dirt somewhere if it weren't for people who wanted to fly them.
The maintenance should be above reproach but very sadly the investigation into the nine 0 nine has revealed shoddy maintenance. That shouldn't be able to happen. the owners of the aircraft, the people who fly in them and the FAA should all make it impossible for substandard maintenance to go on reported. In the case of the nine 0 nine all three failed :-(
my wife and I got married on the Nine-O-Nine .. such a huge loss