Key Takeaways
- The air race at the Reno air show ended in a fatal collision, killing both pilots.
- Investigation is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board alongside the FAA and local authorities.
- The Reno Air Racing Association confirmed the incident and reported no civilian injuries.
Washington: Two planes collided during an air race at the Reno air show in the US state of Nevada, killing both pilots, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) said on Monday.
It is with great sorrow that the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced around 2:15 p.m. this afternoon, at the conclusion of the T‑6 Gold race, that upon landing two planes collided.
The statement confirmed that both pilots are deceased, and the news was posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The association is investigating the causes of the incident together with the National Transportation Safety Board, local authorities and the US Federal Aviation Administration, the statement read.
No civilians were injured due to the crash, the organization added.
