Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The mid-air collision that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts. The first- and second-place winning pilots, both Californians, crashed Sunday at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of an aircraft blind spot, glare from the sun or even a brief moment of lost focus, experts said. But many are dumbfounded by the fact that such experienced pilots who’d raced their T-6 warb…

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

The fatal crash that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts.

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The fatal crash that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts.

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aviation experts say it was likely a visibility issue that caused two racing pilots to collide mid-air while preparing to land in Reno last weekend. The first- and second-place winners of the National Air Race Championships could have crashed due to an aircraft blind spot, glare from the sun or even a moment of lost focus. Experts are dumbfounded by the fact that such experienced pilots who’d ra…

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aviation experts say it was likely a visibility issue that caused two racing pilots to collide mid-air while preparing to land in Reno last weekend. The first- and second-place winners of the National Air Race Championships could have crashed due to an aircraft blind spot, glare from the sun or even a moment of lost focus. Experts are dumbfounded by the fact that such experienced pilots who’d ra…

Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts

Aviation experts say it was likely a visibility issue that caused two racing pilots to collide in mid-air while preparing to land in Reno last weekend. The first- and second-place