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Reno Nevada air race crash

The 2011 Reno Air Races crash occurred on September 16, 2011, when a North American P-51D Mustang piloted by James K. “Jimmy” Leeward crashed into spectators, killing at least 3 people including the pilot, and injuring at least 62.   A veteran stunt pilot plunged his disabled plane into the ground, saving hundreds of lives, [...]

US air show crash, 3 killed, dozens injured

A vintage World War II-era fighter plane plunged into the grandstands on Friday during a popular annual air show, killing at least 3 people, injuring more than 50 spectators and creating a horrific scene strewn with body parts and smoking debris. The plane, flown by a renowned 74-year-old air racer and movie stunt pilot, spiraled [...]

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