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Coverage dated September 22, 2023

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

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — The mid-air collision that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings a tragic end to the Reno air show and confounds experts (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    RENO, Nev. (AP) — The mid-air collision that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Cause of collision that killed 2 pilots during Reno air show confounds experts (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    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 winners of the National Air Race Championships could have crashed due to an aircraft blind spot, glare from the sun or e…

  3. Washington Times

    Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings tragic end to Reno air show, confounds experts (opens Washington Times)

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

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Fatal collision that killed 2 pilots brings tragic end to Reno air show (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    RENO, Nev. >> The mid-air collision that killed two racing pilots in Reno last weekend is confounding aviation experts.

  5. Military Times

    Collision that killed 2 pilots at Reno air show confounds experts (opens Military Times)

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    The first- and second-place winning pilots likely crashed at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of a blind spot, glare or loss of focus.

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