Two pilots died, and during the competition, two American planes collided during landing
According to reports from American media, on the 17th local time, during the National Championship Aviation Competition held in Reno, Nevada, two planes collided while landing, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. At present, the competition has been suspended. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
According to ABC, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States stated that the accident occurred around 14:45 local time on the 17th. One of the planes is a single engine North American T-6G, and the other is a single engine North American AT-6B. The plane is only carrying pilots.
The local media Renault Gazette reported that the pilots who died were Chris Racing and Nick Messi, respectively. It is reported that Rasin is the champion of this competition, ranking first. Messi ranks second. Both pilots are from California.
The Reno Aviation Competition Association stated on social media that the accident occurred at the end of the competition. The relevant departments are notifying the relatives of the victims.
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The association also stated that it is collaborating with the National Transportation Safety Commission, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local authorities to identify the cause of the accident.