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Blue Angels Airshow Cancelled Following Crashes

Capt. Jeff Kuss, pilot of the No. 6 plane with the Blue Angels, died in a crash June 2. U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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Key Takeaways:

  • Following separate crashes on June 2, both the Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds have canceled several upcoming airshow demonstrations.
  • The Blue Angels are on an "operational pause" after their pilot, Capt. Jeff Kuss, died in a crash, leading to the cancellation of June shows and a special flight to honor him.
  • The Thunderbirds also canceled shows after their pilot safely ejected during a crash, with the impact on their remaining summer schedule currently unknown.
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Following two bizarre June 2 crashes, the Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds have announced show cancellations.

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