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Tragic Collision Claims Lives of California Pilots at Reno Air Show
aviation2 years ago

Tragic Collision Claims Lives of California Pilots at Reno Air Show

Two California-based pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed when their planes collided upon landing at the conclusion of the T-6 Gold race at an air racing event in Reno. The pilots, described as expertly skilled and Gold winners in the T-6 Class, were based in Van Nuys and Tulelake, respectively. The crash occurred during the final day of the National Championship Air Races, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident.

via KABC-TV|
#air-show-crash#aviation#california-pilots
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at Reno Air Show
aviation2 years ago

Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at Reno Air Show

Two pilots were killed when their planes collided during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada. The pilots, identified as Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were both skilled pilots and winners in the T-6 Class. No other injuries were reported, and the remainder of the races were canceled. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, which involved a North American T-6G and North American AT-6B aircraft. This is not the first fatal crash at the event, with a pilot killed last year and a 2011 incident that resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries.

via CNN|
#aviation#investigation#national-championship-air-races
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at Reno Air Races
aviation2 years ago

Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at Reno Air Races

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, after their planes collided while landing. The pilots, identified as Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were both experienced and skilled in the T-6 Class. No civilians were injured, and investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway to determine the cause of the accident.

via KGO-TV|
#aviation#national-championship-air-races#nevada
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at National Championship Air Races
accidentsaviation2 years ago

Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Pilots at National Championship Air Races

Two pilots were killed in a collision between their planes during the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The incident occurred during the T-6 Gold race, and racing was suspended as authorities responded to the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the collision. No other deaths or injuries were reported.

via NBC News|
#accidentsaviation#collision#investigation