Thunderbird Crash

[Edward]

My son tells me that Obama is in Colorado Springs today, and that, one of the Thunderbirds crashed near C. Springs.

Wow I hope they ejected safely and no one is hurt. Maybe send up a prayer for them.

I haven't seen anything on the news yet...you?

 

[Knotical]

Is he suggesting that Obama had something to do with it? Cuz I could totally see that happening.

 

[reba]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) A Thunderbird pilot was able to parachute to safety after aircraft issues caused his jet to begin going down in the Security-Widefield area Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened immediately following the annual Thunderbird performance at the Air Force Academy graduation. Witnesses say the plane crashed in a field near the Powers and Fontaine intersection, across the street from First Baptist Church-Peaceful Valley.

 

[Edward]

Is he suggesting that Obama had something to do with it? Cuz I could totally see that happening.

No he wasn't suggesting that. Maybe they was putting on a show for him for the visit? Or else the cadets are graduating again? Idk.

 

[Edward]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) A Thunderbird pilot was able to parachute to safety after aircraft issues caused his jet to begin going down in the Security-Widefield area Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened immediately following the annual Thunderbird performance at the Air Force Academy graduation. Witnesses say the plane crashed in a field near the Powers and Fontaine intersection, across the street from First Baptist Church-Peaceful Valley.

Oh that's what it was. Gotcha.
I know right where that's at. Very near my doctor I used to go to.

The pilots safe!

 

[Obadiah]

So was he aiming the plane at Obama when he bailed out?

 

[jasonc]

blue angels as well

 

[Pizza]

Yea, the Blue Angels lost one THursday - http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/06/02/navy-blue-angel-jet-crashes-tennessee/85310876/

Word in the aviation community is that the pilot appears to have stayed with his plane in an attempt to keep it from harming anyone on the ground - which cost the guy his life.

 

[jasonc]

Yea, the Blue Angels lost one THursday - http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/06/02/navy-blue-angel-jet-crashes-tennessee/85310876/

Word in the aviation community is that the pilot appears to have stayed with his plane in an attempt to keep it from harming anyone on the ground - which cost the guy his life.

My town is next to have their show.