Pilot killed in crash while competing in the Reno Air Races

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Authorities have identified the pilot who died while competing in the Reno Air Races. Officials with the Reno Air Racing Association confirmed at a news conference Monday that L-29 pilot Aaron Hogue was killed in Sunday’s crash during the event’s championship round. Race officials say the crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5. According to a video of the event, the 61-year-old Hogue appeared to have some kind of trouble with his jet before it crashed into the ground and burst into flames. The remainder of the competition was canceled after the crash, which is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.