In the United States broke the famous aviagonschik Mike Mangold.

The reasons for the crash, which on Sunday evening flight carried an American champion, remain unknown, but according to some reports, it could happen due to technical problems, as she crash occurred a few minutes after taking off from a small airport in California.

From the official reports of the California State Police Department, it became known that shortly after takeoff, Mike Mangold's plane began to lose altitude, and after hitting the ground, despite the relatively quick arrival of the rescuer, the aircraft ignited, thereby depriving the two-time world champion in class of air races the chances of survival.

investigation is conducted on the fact of the tragedy.