Jet pilot dies in second crash at National Championship Air Race

Pilot appeared caught in wake of another jet and went down

September 14, 2007

Brad Morehouse, 48, of Afton, Wy., was killed 2:45 p.m. Sept. 13 when the L-39 Albatross he was flying crashed at the National Championship Air Races.

Morehouse appeared to be caught in a wash or wake of the jet flying in front of his and as he attempted to correct, his plane crashed and burned near the home pylon.

The No. 4 jet, dubbed "Dino Juice" was owned by Morehouse, a land developer, and sponsored by Afton Airpark and Afton Flight Service.

Despite the loss of Morehouse and pilot Steve Dari Sept. 11, the races continued the following day, Sept. 14.