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Two pilots die in collision during Reno Air Race
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 9/19/2023
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In a tragic accident that occurred on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, two pilots were killed when their planes collided while landing during an air racing event.
The Reno Air Racing Association reported that the planes collided at around 2:15 p.m., at the end of the T-6 Gold race.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), only the pilots of each plane were involved in the crash. The FAA said one pilot was flying a single-engine North American T-6G and the other was flying a single-engine North American AT-6B. The two T-6 planes, which were used to train pilots in the Second World War, were destroyed.
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) identified the pilots as Nick Macy and Chris Rushing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will conduct an investigation along with the FAA.
Air racing is currently suspended, according to RARA.
This was the last year of the National Championship Air Races in Reno.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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