Navy’s Blue Angels investigate after video shows low flyover at Florida beach
The Navy’s elite Blue Angels say they are reviewing the circumstances surrounding a low overpass on a beach in Florida.
The video shows people watching from Pensacola Beach in Florida as the jets glide over the Gulf; Then one of the jets flew low over the crowd and banked on its side. Its barrel was so low it blew sand, chairs and tents away.
The Blue Angels said they conducted a safety review of the substandard pass.
“During the arrival maneuver, an aircraft flew below standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas,” the Blue Angels, officially known as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, said in a statement. he said.
“The safety of our hometown, our spectators and our pilots is our top priority,” he said. “Team leadership is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the maneuver and conducting a comprehensive safety review to ensure all operations comply with stringent Navy and FAA safety standards.”
A Defense official commented on the incident on Thursday. “Go ahead Patriots,” said Deputy Defense Secretary Sean Parnell. posted a picture What appears to be a flyover is on social media.
“Flights will continue until morale improves,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tweeted Thursday morning, referring to the Blue Angels incident.
Earlier this month, four Apache helicopters conducted an operation. controversial maneuver as they flew low over crowds gathered off the coast of South Carolina on July 4th. The pilots were removed from duty by the South Carolina Army National Guard. in question It was “a routine, non-punitive safety measure” and “not a disciplinary action.” Days later, the Pentagon announced that the suspensions had been lifted.
Two AH-64 Army helicopters in March Flight home to Nashville Photo of singer Kid Rock during a training mission. Army in the beginning pushed the pilots away investigation is pending. The next day, Hegseth said He said that the suspension of the pilots was lifted and there would be no investigation or punishment.
