Air Show Tragedy – Galloping Ghost P-51 Mustang Date: September 16, 2011 Location: Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, USA Aircraft: North American P-51D Mustang “Galloping Ghost” Operator/Pilot: Jimmy Leeward Event: National Championship Air Races Fatalities: 10 (including the pilot) Injuries: Approximately 70 During the National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport, tragedy struck when the highly modified P-51D Mustang “Galloping Ghost” lost control and crashed near the spectator stands. The a

8.2K views · 66 reactions | ️Yesterday at the National Championship Air Races! Jet off to the world's fastest motorsport all weekend in #RenoTahoe! ✈️Experience the thrill and speed of the Reno Air Race Association with world-class performers and close-up access to aircrafts, pilots and crews! More Info: https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/event/national-championship-air-races-2018/ | Reno Tahoe | Facebook

3K views · 132 reactions | Join us for the 3rd and final program featuring the 2017 STIHL National Championship Air Races. The show airs TOMORROW on NBC Sports Network, April 21st, at 7:30 pm PT/10:30 pm ET. | Reno Air Racing Association | Facebook

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320K views · 117 reactions | The STIHL National Championship Air Races return to Reno, Nevada, featuring head-to-head air racing at speeds that can exceed 500 mph! | Reno Air Racing Association | Facebook

The Palm Springs Air Museum is headed to the National Championship Air Races at the Roswell Air Center, September 10–14, 2025. The first year this legendary event takes flight in Roswell after six decades in Reno. Our stars are back in the saddle and ready to race: the P-63 King Cobra “Pretty Polly” and the P-51D Mustang “Bunny.” History. Heritage. Horsepower. Roswell, get ready. | Palm Springs Air Museum