Midair collision at US air show kills 2 pilots

The National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, USA, took a tragic and terrifying turn when two pilots lost their lives in a plane collision during the event.

What happened

According to a report by CNN, on Sunday (September 17), during the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, two pilots tragically lost their lives in a plane collision. The report further identified the two pilots as Nick Macy and Chris Rushing.

The two planes involved in this accident were a North American T-6G and a North American AT-6B. It was reported that both planes had completed the race before the accident occurred.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) later released a statement, announcing that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

This incident has cast a shadow over this race championship, which has been running for more than five decades. Authorities have assured the public of a swift and thorough investigation into the matter.

Statements from the authorities

The organizers of the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, USA, issued a statement confirming the tragic deaths of the two pilots.

In a subsequent statement, the authorities revealed the identities of the two pilots and acknowledged their remarkable achievements.