Reno Air Race - Runway collision video

[Garfly]

Some amazing footage - and a great written report by the pilot - on YouTube

 

Video captures pilot's near-decapitation in air show

 

 

 

[Romeo Juliet Whiskey]

Holy crap!!!! That is one lucky dude

 

 

[red750]

Existing thread "Ouch".

 

 

[rgmwa]

He's surprisingly calm given what happened. I would have been too stunned to say anything let alone discuss who did what and when.

 

rgmwa

 

 

[facthunter]

He was relieved to learn he wasn't at fault. While it might be prudent to clear the runway if you abort the take off. the other pilots shouldn't assume the runway is clear, and have a good look. Nev