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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:33 pm 
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I was watching the Unlimited Race on streaming video, and it looks like something went into the crowd? I saw a guy with his lower leg cut off? Anyone know what happened? There's no audio.


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I was watching the Unlimited Race on streaming video, and it looks like something went into the crowd? I saw a guy with his lower leg cut off? Anyone know what happened? There's no audio.

AAFO says someone possible P-51 went in to the ramp at full speed.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:38 pm 
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Had the live feed on my computer in the background and walked away to do some chores. I come back to find nothing but destruction. http://airrace.org/video.php

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:40 pm 
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AAFO message board saying it was the Galloping Ghost / Leeward. I'm stunned.


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Better to follow here-
http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/showthread.php?t=9266
Better yet pray.

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please limit speculation until more information is known. Our thoughts go out to those involved.

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please limit speculation until more information is known. Our thoughts go out to those involved.

Absolutely Scott. As I write this Im on the phone with Drew King and Rob Rohr discussing the event. Gezzz. So terrible.

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Bad news.

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Got a confirmation from Drew King who talked to the Ezell crew. Their all okay but in utter shock.


Everyone at the CASC sends our condolences to everyone out at Reno Stead. Were all praying.

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Just got back to the hotel from the airport. It went into the box seats in front of the grandstands. Very sad day.


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thoughts and prayers for all involved. :(

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCNePeKn3Tg

Just horrific. My heart goes out to everyone there.


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From Reno TV Station 2's website:

Emergency crews are heading to a reported plane crash at the Reno-Stead Airport.

The accident happened just before 4:30pm during the National Championship Air Races.

Witnesses tell our reporter Chris Ciarlo planes in the unlimited race were ascending when a P51 Mustang started to nose dive and then crashed near a spectator stand in the southeast corner.

Ciarlo says the plane was third in contention when the crash happened.

The plane DID NOT hit the stands, it hit nearby tables instead.

As a result, airport personnel and military are evacuating thousands of spectators. Several emergency vehicles are currently headed to the scene.

There's no official word yet on any injuries.

Just yesterday, a pilot had to make a hard landing after his plane had engine problems and declared an emergency.

The air races are canceled for the rest of today.


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Thanks for the Info.

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Just.... oh my god. :cry:

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