Survivors Recount Horror of Reno Air Crash

Injured spectators are recalling their horror as a World War II-era plane came hurtling toward where they were sitting in the VIP section at a Reno air show. Nine people died in the incident, including the plane's pilot. (Sept. 18)

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[flyingtigre1]

thank you!

same difference...

god bless to those who need your help.

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[FALCO64125]

@flyingtigre1 Mechanics get a Mechanic's Certificate, not airmen. The NTSB doesn't handle anything. They investigate incidents involving transportation and make recommendations that they conclude would prevent a similar occurence. They cover everything from gas pipes, to trains, to aircraft of all types. They have no legal authority to enforce their recommendations, but the controlling agency, such as the FAA, will often use their recommendations to adjust law. I hope you learned something.

[flyingtigre1]

@FALCO64125

Dude your entitled to your opinion.

Your pretty clueless. And thats ok.

Let the F.A.A. and now the N.T.S.B. handle it.

BTW airmens certificate isnt only for pilots it is for mechanics too. licensed with the F.A.A.

I hope you learned something.

Logically most races are contained with barriers. but anytime a spectator gets killed it's time to stop and bless those families who have to still deal with it.

God bless to those who are still suffering.

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[FALCO64125]

@flyingtigre1 That has nothing to do with the discussion thus far, but I don't believe you have your pilot's license or airman's certificate. I could quiz you on some easy shit any pilot would know, but that wouldn't prove anything because google is a click a way. However, any real pilot would realize that the pilot's age in the Reno crash was not a factor.

[flyingtigre1]

@FALCO64125

Thanks

I have a airman's certificate with the F.A.A.

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[FALCO64125]

@flyingtigre1 Prove that the pilot's age had anything to do with the crash. If the pilot failed to pass his medical he would not be allowed to fly any plane, let alone a race. Quit pretending you're an expert in the matter, you're clearly not.

[flyingtigre1]

@FALCO64125

I dont think you understand...

The pilot was over 70 years old... Flying a 60 year old + highly modified P-51. To add insult to injury, spectators were killed.

Do you think the F.A.A. is responsible for waving off a physical to a 70+ year old man who got knocked out by a bump on the head? Or do you think the mechanics are: for failure of the plane? Do the mechanics have a air worthy certificate? And where is the FBO at? I would like to know?

[FALCO64125]

@flyingtigre1 In 40 years of Air races there have been 19 pilot deaths. This is the first time that spectators have been involved in a crash and it was due to a mechanical failure that occurred at the worst possible time. If there are lessons to be learned that could have prevented the failure, the NTSB is looking in to it and will make recommendations.

If the crash was caused by recklessness, i.e. a poorly trained pilot or poorly maintained plane, then someone would be to blame