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Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked

The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.

By Irene Loewenson

15 months ago

CORRECTS AND CLARIFIES NAME AND LOCATION OF TRUCKEE FIRE & RESCUE - FILE - In this photo provided by Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, in Reno, Nev., members of Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and other officials look over aircraft wreckage, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Reno, after two California pilots were killed when their planes collided in mid-air while preparing to land after completing a race at the National Championship Air Races north of the city. Aviation experts say that for whatever reason, at least one racing pilot apparently didn’t see the other when their vintage planes collided in mid-air while preparing to land after finishing first and second at the air races the previous weekend. Federal investigators expect to release a preliminary report in another week or so. (Adam R. Mayberry/Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue via AP, File)

Collision that killed 2 pilots at Reno air show confounds experts

The first- and second-place winning pilots likely crashed at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of a blind spot, glare or loss of focus.

20 months ago

A look at recent vintage aircraft crashes after a collision in Reno

Two pilots died when their World War II-era planes collided Sunday at the Reno Air Races, at least the third deadly crash there since 2011.

20 months ago

Pentagon taps Bloomberg to head Defense Innovation Board

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been named chairman of the Defense Innovation Board, which is part of the latest tranche of Pentagon advisory boards Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is restarting.

3 years ago

Navy helicopter crew OK after crash during search mission

The Navy is investigating the cause of the crash reported at about 5 p.m. Friday.

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: May 30, 2021

Graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, flags-in at Arlington and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago