The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) on Sunday canceled the final edition of its annual National Championship Air Races after two aircraft collided at about 2:15 p.m. PDT during the recovery period following the T-6 Gold Race. RARA earlier said racing at the Nevada event was on hold following the accident but indicated it might resume.
The organization also identified the two pilots who died in the accident. They are Nick Macy, who piloted Six-Cat and Chris Rushing, who flew Baron’s Revenge. RARA said both were “expertly skilled pilots and Gold winners in the T-6 Class, Families of both pilots have been notified and support services are onsite as they deal with this tragedy.” There were no additional casualties on the ground, the group said.
