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Biplane crashes at California air show

Pilot's condition unknown.

By Matt Bradwell
A vintage 1941 Stearman biplane piloted by Travis Aukes flies over the Historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. (UPI Photo / Joe Marino - Bill Cantrell)
A vintage 1941 Stearman biplane piloted by Travis Aukes flies over the Historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. (UPI Photo / Joe Marino - Bill Cantrell) | License Photo

FAIRFIELD, Calif., May 4 (UPI) -- A small biplane crashed Sunday while performing in front of thousands in northern California Sunday afternoon.

Local television network KTVU reports that the pilot was attempting to fly upside-down just above the ground, a trick called "cutting the ribbon," when the crash occurred.

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The air show was cancelled shortly after the crash, with attendees asked to leave promptly and roads closed. The pilot is reportedly unaccounted for.

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