A WWII-era P-51 Mustang plunged into the stands at the Reno Air Races, killing pilot Jimmy Leeward, 80, and at least two spectators. More than 70 others were injured as the plane lost control and tore through the seating area in what witnesses called “absolute carnage.” The crash, among the deadliest in the event’s history, has left the tight-knit air racing community and fans devastated.
A WWII-era P-51 Mustang plunged into the stands at the Reno Air Races, killing pilot Jimmy Leeward, 80, and at least two spectators. More than 70 others were injured as the plane lost control and tore through the seating area in what witnesses called “absolute carnage.” The crash, among the deadliest in the event’s history, has left the tight-knit air racing community and fans devastated.