Air show accidents nationally

Reporting by Ken McCall and Barrie Barber. Map by Kyle Nagel.

On June 22, 2013, a biplane crash at the Vectren Dayton Air Show killed wingwalker Jane Wicker, 44, and pilot Charlie Schwenker, 64, when the 1941 Stearman biplane carrying them struck the ground and exploded in flames in front of thousands of spectators.

Federal records show 56 deaths and 104 accidents at air shows and air races across the United States since 2001, a Dayton Daily News analysis shows. Here's a look at where the accidents have occurred.

Air show accidents

Click on markers to view information about all accidents in the city from 2001-13.

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Source: National Transportation Safety Board

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