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Postby Mobius » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:26 pm

Apparently one of the Blue Angels has crashed.  Has anyone heard any news on the pilot or anyone on the ground?

http://www.cnn.com/

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/21/bluean ... index.html

Terrible news, and I hope everyone involved is okay, and if not, my condolences to all those involved. :-/
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Keep It Simple » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:31 pm

Details are still conjections at best.
Hopefully, the pilot ejected.
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Mobius » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:35 pm

Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed.  [smiley=undecided.gif]
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Isak922 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:41 pm

Coroner's have confirmed one casualty, although no idea whether if it was a pilot or not.

Really sad what's happened  :'( Hopefully they decide to continue the season... I was looking forward to seeing them again at the Rhode Island National Guard Open House & Air Show  :(
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby C » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:48 pm

Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed.  [smiley=undecided.gif]



Very sad news. The news channels seem to be reporting the one person as having been killed.
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Anark » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:48 pm

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/breaking ... 8379c.html

Says that the pilot was killed.

Apparantly, it hit power lines.
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby C » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:53 pm

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/breaking_news/story/6477257p-5768379c.html

Says that the pilot was killed.

Apparantly, it hit power lines.



Well done to the press. Hope they managed to inform the next of kin quickly seeing as they indicate which aircraft crashed in the article... >:(
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby FsNovice » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:01 pm

Tragic accident. I hope it was just a terrible accident and not pilot error. Just shows how much pressure these pilots are under during display conditions. Pilot N.06 RIP
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Craig. » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:18 pm

Sad news.
And as always the news reporters rush for the big story, ignores the families emotions and feelings.
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Foxtrot Sport » Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:29 pm

Terrible that he couldn't eject.  Normally pilots like them have phenomenal trigger fingers when it comes to that.  I guess the stand of pine trees were too much of a surprise.  

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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Digital Filmmaker » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:18 pm

CNN is reporting it was #6. (Opposing Solo)  According to the USN Blue Angels website, #6 is flown by Lieutennant Commander Kevin J. Davis of Pittsfield, MA.

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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Willit Run » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:31 pm

My Heart was sadded at the news of the Blue Angel crash!! :'(

 My prays go out to the pilot's family and team members!! :'(

 Also to the famlies who's homes were hit by the debris of the jet!! :'(+

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Re: Blue Angels

Postby ThatOnePerson » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:41 pm

If only he could have ejected.........

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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Papa9571 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:20 pm

It is a sad day indeed. Even sadder when you take in to account Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis family was at that airshow and witnessed the crash.

My prayers go out the family of Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis and the 8 injured people.
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Re: Blue Angels

Postby Peanut1234 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:23 pm

This is incredible for me...

A few months ago, he made an appearance at the Museum Of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. He gave a speech about what the Blue Angels is all about, teamwork, and sticking together through everything. He told us that he was living his dream, and that he was very lucky.

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