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Wikipedia: [2011 Reno Air Races crash] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Reno_Air_Races_crash
The aircraft hit the ground at over 400 miles per hour (640 km/h).
Seven people, including the pilot, died at the crash site; four died later in the hospital. 69 total injuries.
An investigation found that the probable cause of the crash was reused single-use locknuts in the left elevator trim tab system that loosened. This led to crack an attachment screw and allowed the trim tab to flutter, which led to the loss of control of the aircraft. When the trim tab failed, Leeward experienced 17 g, which quickly incapacitated him and likely rendered him unconscious.
All this because of one nut.
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Aftermath of the Shoreham Airshow Disaster 22/08/15, when a Hawker Hunter T7 crashed onto a dual carriageway after failing to complete an inner loop manoeuvre.
The pilot was found not guilty of manslaughter but a recent hearing as now found him guilty of unlawful deaths.
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