Audio - Air traffic control recording chronicles deadly Wings Over Dallas air show crash

Jan 12, 2023, 04:58 PM

Newly released audio from the Wings Over Dallas air show gives insight into the moments before and after the collision that killed six airmen and destroyed two WWII-era aircraft in November.

This excerpt is from the 36-minute air traffic control recording The Dallas Morning News obtained from the FAA that details conversations between multiple pilots and the show’s air boss, who is responsible for airshow operations on the taxiways, runways, and demonstration area.

This audio has been edited for clarity and brevity.