CLAIM: The Texas Airshow crash was intentional

Question

Some conspiracists on Twitter believe that the plane collision that occurred recently was deliberate.

Answer 1

Conspiracies are difficult to prove, thankfully there is an ongoing investigation regarding the Texas Airshow Crash. In this article posted by ABC News, they explain how there have been several other airshow crashes involving older fighter jets. With this information, it could be speculated that the collision was not deliberate due to the history of air show crashes. As evidence continues to grow, we will not know for sure what happened until the investigation is closed.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/killed-vintage-aircraft-collide-dallas-air-show-93213596

Comments

Using a source, like a reputable news outlet, can provide good evidence to support your fact-check. Given that an ongoing investigation is taking place and no media reports have mentioned the crash to be intentional, this claim would be rated likely misinformation, but more information is needed since it's a developing situation. I wanted to add that one aviation analyst mentioned that wind gust may have played a role in the crash.

Answer 2

Conspiracies are conspiracies until proven true. This article discusses your statement but does not confirm it. As far as I am aware, there has been no confirmation at all.

https://meaww.com/wings-over-dallas-air-crash-trolls-claim-medical-episode-or-intentional-as-investigation-begins

Comments

Good catch -- the article supporting the claim doesn't actually confirm it. Also, when answering a claim with your own fact-check it is best to provide original sources or add links to further support your fact-check.

Answer 3

While a conspiracy could be the case, it is too early to determine the cause of the crash. Some speculation puts the blame on the blind spot of the P-63, making the crash a complete accident.

https://abc7chicago.com/plane-crash-air-show-dallas-texas-airport-collision/12449443/

Comments

This is a strong answer to the claim. The ongoing investigation indicates that the crash cause isn't known -- whether intentional or not. However, no media outlets have stated that it could be intentional.