Pilot Killed During Reno Air Races Engine Test

Creighton King was flying his Cassutt 111M, which he called 'Last Lap Player.'

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 03:06 PM ET

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Creighton King with his Cassutt 111M. [Credit: KITPLANES]

Key Takeaways:

Aircraft builder and race pilot Creighton King died during a test flight of his Cassutt 111M race airplane in West Jordan, Utah.
The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from South Valley Regional Airport, with the plane veering right and plunging to the ground.
King was an experienced pilot and mechanic, testing the overhauled engine of his self-built aircraft in preparation for the Reno Air Races.
Witnesses attempted CPR, but King was pronounced dead at the scene, and the NTSB is investigating the crash.

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“You are many steps from your dream, but start!”

These words appear on the web page of Cassutt Aircraft, owned by Creighton King. King, an aircraft builder and race pilot who was killed Wednesday in West Jordan, Utah, during a test flight of his Cassutt 111M race airplane, Race No. 15, Last Lap Player.