Watch ‘Blue Angels’ Super Hornet display jet fly feet above beachgoers’ heads in terrifyingly low flypast sparking probe
THIS is the shocking moment a US Navy Super Hornet jet flies low over terrified beachgoers as it performs an audacious stunt.
Dramatic footage shows the aircraft executing a low-altitude flyover over Pensacola Beach in Florida.
Witnesses appear shocked as the multi-million dollar jet rushes past at high speed.
Separate footage shows two aircraft in the distance as they begin their daring approach.
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Excited spectators are forced to cling on tightly to their belongings as clouds of sand are whipped up in the chaos.
The jets leave behind a trail of smoke.
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It was later revealed the reckless maneouver was part of a “Breakfast with the Blues event” put on by The Blue Angels.
The Blue Angels are an elite demonstration squadron known for its high-risk displays.
One beachgoer, Ashley Korn, said she had never seen anything like it.
“I’ve been coming for 10 years and I’ve never seen a pass like that in my life,” she said.
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“I literally thought we were going to be taken out by Blue Angels, but it was amazing.”
Another flabbergasted viewer, Samantha Mayne, said: “All of our tents got knocked down. It was worth it. It was awesome.”
In the aftermath, the Navy said it was investigating the incident and would be conducting a thorough safety review.
A statement read: “During an arrival manoeuvre, an aircraft flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas.”
Demonstration jets generally maintain a minimum height of 500ft above the ground, but can fly as low as 50ft for specific manoeuvres.
A spokesman for the Blue Angels said: “The safety of our hometown community, spectators, and our pilots is our highest priority.
“Team leadership is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the manoeuvre and conducting a thorough safety review to ensure all operations adhere to strict Navy and FAA safety standards.”
The Blue Angels operate out of Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida.
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The demonstration squad performs weekly drills at the airbase, which are open to the public.
The official Pensacola Beach Airshow, where the Angels are billed to perform, is still set to go ahead on July 18.