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Pilot killed in crash at Reno National Championship Air Races

On the third lap during the Jet Gold Race, there was a crash, according to the Reno Air Racing Association.

RENO, Nev. — There was a deadly crash at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada Sunday.

On the third lap during the Jet Gold Race, there was a crash, according to the Reno Air Racing Association.

"All other pilots landed safely and race operations for 2022 have been suspended. We express our deepest sympathies to the pilot’s family and friends as well as racers and race fans who make up our September family," the association wrote in a Facebook post.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot's name would not be released until the family is notified.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.

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