One second it was thrill and thunder—then a P-51 ripped into the crowd at full speed. This is the story of Reno’s darkest day.

Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Two pilots died at an air racing show in Reno, Nevada ... Bruce Collie Killed in Plane Crash During Wisconsin Air Show ...

Jeff Martinez, a local weatherman who was just outside the air race grounds, said he saw the plane veer to the right and then crash into the ground. The Reno Gazette-Journal website had posted a ...

His crash had been an operational accident ... For those who aren’t familiar with this gem of an airshow, the Reno National Championship Air Races are a unique experience.