Warbird crashes during AirVenture 2007

In July 2007, a warbird crashed on the Wittman Airport grounds, killing the pilot of the plane during AirVenture 2007 in Oshkosh.

This breaking news video was the most viewed video in 2007 on thenorthwestern.com with more than 25,000 hits.

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[A10thunderbolt231]

sad to lose such a great plane the worst crash i have seen at Oshkosh yet and then this year a float plane crashes with engine problems and kills two shame to lose many good pilots

[adonnis010983]

is sad to loose two of the most wonderfull warbird that ever exist in a split second ,yet is more sad when a human life is lost in that split second when this accident happen ,my prays to the family of the pilot who perish

[redtailslick]

Gerry will never be replaced! By the way his 'A' is very close to completion. If things go according to plans you may see more 'A's out there very soon. The 3rd Annual Beck Memorial Fly-in is this weekend in Battle Lake MN.

[hitgu1]

i was there sad day i hope precious metal is back up and flying soon

[soappyguitar]

i was there 2 it was terrible. the warbird was in a huge fireball.

[texNoz]

I hate to hear about these accidents. :( While it sucks to lose yet another war bird, it sucks more to lose a life that can never be repalced.

[SunkistPoPAlot]

no they didnt it went on

[5spottedfire5]

well they canceled the flying events

[SunkistPoPAlot]

wtf i was there no they didnt

[5spottedfire5]

i was there they canceled the airshow for the rest of the day