In-Flight Fire – Maybe in the Rear Engine You Can’t See

[Ernie Martin]

Aero-News.net is reporting that a restored B-17 has gone down in a cornfield near Chicago. In-flight fire shortly after takeoff. All seven people on board the aircraft survived, but the rare warbird was lost due to a post-crash fire.

No info yet on what caused the fire, but the wiring on older aircraft is prone to problems that can lead to a fire.

If you haven't already, please read the early messages on this thread, so that you may be prepared if the unthinkable happens.

Ernie