Nick Macy, owner of Macy’s Flying Service in Tulelake, CA, was killed in a mid-air collision at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV. The accident occurred on Sunday, September 17 at the conclusion of the T-6 Gold Race. Nick, who placed second in the race, and the winner, Chris Rushing, collided while landing. Chris was also fatally injured in the accident.

 

Macy’s Flying Service has been providing aerial application services for growers in northern California and southern Oregon since 1966 when it was started by Nick’s father Paul, who had been a B-24 instructor in World War II. Nick earned his pilot’s license at the age of 16 and a degree in agricultural science-pest management from the University of Nevada at Reno. 

 

Nick’s loss will weigh heavily on his community. Macy’s Flying Service was the largest single employer in the Tulelake Basin. The City of Tulelake announced they will be flying flags at half mass during this week in honor of Nick. Please keep Nick’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.