According to witnesses pilot Jimmy Leeword was flying the Galloping Ghost, that went down soon after take-off during the beginning of the Unlimited race.
The Unlimited plane slid into the grandstand, box seats injuring an unknown number of spectators. Reno-Stead airport authorities are asking everyone to go home.
All planes are grounded.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/16...eno-air-races/
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