Honoring the B-17 “Texas Raiders”

We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic accident at the Wings Over Dallas air show. We had the honor of hosting the B-17 "Texas Raiders" and its crew multiple times over the years. Our thoughts are with the crew and their loved ones.

If you are interested in supporting the families of those involved in the accident, the CAF has shared the details below.

The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation*, in association with the CAF, is accepting donations for the families of those involved in the accident. To donate, please go to https://airshowfoundation.org/support, select “Donation in honor or memory of an individual” and type “CAF” as the “Name of Memorialized”. 100% of the money collected through this effort will be provided to the families as emergency funding, with all received funds being split equally amongst those families impacted.

*The ICAS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and follows all IRS guidelines. Although most donations made to the ICAS Foundation are tax deductible, please consult your tax adviser to confirm the deductibility of your contribution. EIN: 38-2885409

Mental Health Resources

This is a tremendous loss for our organization. We encourage those impacted to seek our support, please contact your local Red Cross Disaster Mental Health or community mental health professional. You can also reach out to the National Disaster Distress Helpline by calling or texting to (800) 985-5990.