Voodoo Mayday!

After losing the engine in Voodoo, a P-51D Mustang, racer Will Whiteside makes a safe landing on Stead Field’s Runway 14.

Ron Mohrhoff

Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Racer Will Whiteside performed a safe emergency landing of his P-51D Mustang, "Voodoo," at Stead Field's Runway 14 after its engine failed.
The article features an interview with Whiteside and exclusive commentary from astronaut and fellow Reno racer Hoot Gibson, detailing the incident from the 2010 Reno Air Races.

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After losing the engine in Voodoo, a P-51D Mustang, racer Will Whiteside makes a safe landing on Stead Field’s Runway 14. Our interview with Whiteside includes an exclusive commentary by astronaut and Reno racer Hoot Gibson.

Watch more of our videos from the 2010 Reno Air Races here:

Relentless Loses Prop!
Hoot Gibson In The Pits!
Snowbirds