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North American P-51 Mustang.

P-51 Mustang via Wikipedia

Hi guys,

I was checking out the news for today and came across a link to a story about a tragic crash at an air show in Reno, Nevada. The pilot was a Hollywood stuntman flying a P-51 Mustang (WWII plane) at over 400 mph and lost control and struck the ground killing 3 and injuring 50 others.  I would like to take the time to send my thoughts and prayers to those families of the pilot and victims on the ground.  This is a sobering reminder that there is always a risk that something could go wrong, and we need to cherish life every day no matter how small it may seem.

Investigators on the scene are saying that is was a mechanical failure of some sort, but there is no conclusive evidence.

Watch the video here: http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/fatal-crash-at-reno-air-show-26643471.html