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Two pilots were killed in a midair collision on the last day of Nevada air races

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September 18, 2023 National, News from NPR

This photo was taken on Sept. 14, 2012 at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev. Two pilots died in a collision Sunday on what was the last day of the famed air races, which were being held for the last time ever this year in Reno.

The fatal crash occurred on the final day of the National Championship Air Races in Reno — putting a tragic end to the decades-old racing tradition.

(Image credit: Scott Sonner/AP)

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