Air Racing legend Sherman Smoot died Sept. 2, 2022, when his highly-modified Yak-11, “Czech Mate, crashed near Shafter Airport-Minter Field (KMIT) in California during a test flight in anticipation of the upcoming Reno Air Races. He was 74.
Reno Air Race pilot dies in test flight crash
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 6, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220922, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, Reno Air Races | 0 comments