Three Victims Killed In CT Windsor Locks WWII B17 Crash Identified

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT. (THECOUNT) – Firefighters responded to a large fire from an aircraft crash at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.

The airport confirmed on Wednesday morning that it is closed.

Some of those killed were identified on Thursday morning by family members. There have been no official identifications.

Robert Riddell, of East Granby, Gary Mazzone, of East Windsor, Mitch Melton, have been identified as family members as those killed in the crash.

“We can confirm that there was an accident involving a Collings Foundation World War II aircraft [Wednesday] morning at Bradley Airport,” it posted to Twitter. “We have an active fire and rescue operation underway. The airport is closed. We will issue further updates as information becomes available,” reports WFSB.

Bradley Intl Airport via Twitter:

“@Bradley_Airport We can confirm that there was an accident involving a Collings Foundation World War II aircraft this morning at Bradley Airport. We have an active fire and rescue operation underway. The airport is closed. We will issue further updates as information becomes available.”

Fire officials confirmed that a B-17 crashed and that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded.

The National Guard also reported that the plane was a historic aircraft, but would not comment on whether or not anyone was hurt.

State police said they also responded to the scene.

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Geo quick facts: Windsor Locks is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 12,498. It is the site of Bradley International Airport, which serves the Greater Hartford-Springfield region and occupies approximately 1/3 of the town – Wikipedia.