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Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:26pm

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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/blueangels.crash/index.html

Terrible news, and I hope everyone involved is okay, and if not, my condolences to all those involved. Undecided
 
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Reply #1 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:31pm

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Details are still conjections at best.
Hopefully, the pilot ejected.
 
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Reply #2 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:35pm

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Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed.  Smiley
 
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Reply #3 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:41pm

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

Really sad what's happened  Cry 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  Sad
 
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Reply #4 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:48pm

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Mobius wrote on Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:35pm:
Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed.  Smiley



Very sad news. The news channels seem to be reporting the one person as having been killed.
 
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Reply #5 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:48pm

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

Says that the pilot was killed.

Apparantly, it hit power lines.
 
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Reply #6 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:53pm

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Anark wrote on Apr 21st, 2007 at 5:48pm:
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... Angry
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 6:01pm

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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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Reply #8 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 6:18pm

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Sad news.
And as always the news reporters rush for the big story, ignores the families emotions and feelings.
 
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Reply #9 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 8:29pm

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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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Reply #10 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 9:18pm

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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.

Rest in peace, sir.
 
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Reply #11 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 9:31pm

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My Heart was sadded at the news of the Blue Angel crash!! Cry

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

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

   R.I.P. Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis
 
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Reply #12 - Apr 21st, 2007 at 10:41pm

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

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Reply #13 - Apr 22nd, 2007 at 12:20am

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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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Reply #14 - Apr 22nd, 2007 at 12:23am

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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.

"Stick to your dreams, because if you work hard at it, your dream will come true."-Lt. Commander Kevin J. Davis

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