Blue Angels commander calls beach flyover ‘unsafe’
A flyover by the Navy's Blue Angels demonstration team over a crowded beach in Pensacola, Florida, has been deemed unsafe by the team's commander. The incident occurred on Wednesday and caused jet blast to send chairs and umbrellas tumbling. The team's commander, Navy Capt.
Adam Bryan, addressed the issue on Thursday, stating that the pilot found himself in an unsafe situation. Bryan emphasized the importance of safe flight demonstrations and noted that the team would thoroughly debrief the incident to learn from it. Further details about the incident and the team's response are available from the Navy and the Blue Angels commander.
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