A tragic accident at the Vectren Dayton Airshow claimed the lives of 44-year-old stuntwoman Jane Wicker and 64-year-old pilot Charlie Schwenker on Saturday. The duo was performing when their 50 HP Stearman airplane crashed and erupted in flames at Dayton International Airport. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene as the plane plunged to the ground, with one photographer noting that it appeared they were “too low and too slow,” leading to a stall.Wicker, who had planned to marry her fiancé aboard the plane, was known for her daring wing-walking performances. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m., shocking thousands of spectators who witnessed the incident. Emergency responders faced difficult conditions, with some slipping on the icy runway while trying to assist victims.In the aftermath, a moment of silence was observed at the airshow, which resumed the following day. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the crash as the community mourns this tragic loss.
