RENO, NEVADA - After Friday's horrific air race crash tragically killed 11 and left dozens more injured, concerns are being raised over the safety of air shows like the Reno National Championship Air Races. Former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairman, Mark Rosenker, told CBS News the objective of any race is to go as fast as possible, however "when you begin to go as fast as possible, you really do reach the edge of the safety envelope."
Reno Air Show Race Investigation
Although the NTSB is still investigating the cause of the crash, officials believe they are close to finding out why a fighter plane inverted and dove into the ground next to spectators September 16, 2011. NTSB officials have recovered memory cards from an onboard camera, a data recorder and portions of the aircraft tail, which may prove to be a vital piece of evidence after photos showing pieces of the tail missing before impact were recovered. The pilot of the WWII-era plane, Jimmy Leeward, had made drastic modifications to the wings in order to achieve extreme levels of speed and investigators are researching whether these modifications contributed to the crash occurring.
Air Show Race Accident Attorneys
While the cause of the Reno air race crash is under investigation, victims of this catastrophic accident should seek the counsel of a Reno air show accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. One of our attorneys, Don Beck, is an experienced pilot who will put his knowledge of aviation to work for you. Don and his colleagues have obtained substantial settlements for damages associated with a serious injury or devastating loss. Call our law firm today to arrange a free consultation with a Nevada air show accident lawyer.
Sources: CBS News
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