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amekler
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 Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject: Horrible Crash at the Reno Air Races |
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We were there. It was horrible.
Alan
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On Sep 16, 2011, at 7:17 PM, Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com (jeff(at)westcottpress.com)> wrote:
[quote]Update: Three confirmed dead in air races crash; blood donations sought | Reno Gazette-Journal | rgj.com
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AirMike
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:12 am Post subject: Horrible Crash at the Reno Air Races |
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My wife and I volunteer every year for line security at the Reno Air Races. Yesterday was a truly tragic day at the races and could spell the end of the event for all times. We had just finished our shift at a remote entry gate, and had been touring the venue on the East end of the field. We were sitting in the cockpit of a C17 military aircraft when we looked to the west end of the field and saw the crash of the P51.
It was truly a horrible sight to see and we were stunned at the horror of the crash, not realizing at the time the sheer magnitude of the crash and the number of casualties. As directed we left the field immediately and went home All of our friends and fellow volunteers with EAA 1073 are ok also. I do not see how these races can continue. they have been canceled for the rest of this weekend. Who will sell RARA the insurance for such an event next year?
The crash occurred about mid field, just outside the box seats on the front row. The crash debris was propelled to the north - away from the crowd. It now seems clear that it was caused by failure of the trim tab (See pic at KOLOTV.com). As tragic as the crash was, if it were only slightly to the south, the casualties would have increased exponentially. All in all a sad day for RARA, Reno and all of the aviation community.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject: Horrible Crash at the Reno Air Races |
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I had several friends in the box seats. They have not checked in and Reno hospitals are only talking to direct family members. PRAYERS out to everyone connected.
Spent the morning giving a pint to the bank. Thinking of flying in to give it direct to RNO.
John On Sep 17, 2011 11:18 AM, "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)pacbell.net (Mikeabel(at)pacbell.net)> wrote:> --> RV10-List message posted by: "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net>
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| Quote: | My wife and I volunteer every year for line security at the Reno Air Races. Yesterday was a truly tragic day at the races and could spell the end of the event for all times. We had just finished our shift at a remote entry gate, and had been touring the venue on the East end of the field. We were sitting in the cockpit of a C17 military aircraft when we looked to the west end of the field and saw the crash of the P51.
> It was truly a horrible sight to see and we were stunned at the horror of the crash, not realizing at the time the sheer magnitude of the crash and the number of casualties. As directed we left the field immediately and went home All of our friends and fellow volunteers with EAA 1073 are ok also. I do not see how these races can continue. they have been canceled for the rest of this weekend. Who will sell RARA the insurance for such an event next year?
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morgjj
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: Horrible Crash at the Reno Air Races |
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Another crash in West Virginia today too. Bad weekend for airshows!
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/17/plane-crashes-at-air-show-in-west-virginia/
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Alan Mekler MD
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Subject: Re: Horrible Crash at the Reno Air Races
We were there. It was horrible.
Alan
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On Sep 16, 2011, at 7:17 PM, Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com (jeff(at)westcottpress.com)> wrote:
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