A Thunderbirds Air Force jet went off a runway while preparing for an OH air show, and authorities say an Air Force pilot from Fort Lauderdale was one of two injured.
A military jet in the Air Force Thunderbird demonstration squadron apparently practicing for an upcoming OH air show has been involved in an accident, authorities said.
No injuries have been reported but emergency crews are working to extricate two people from the plane.
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds were conducting a single-ship familiarization flight on Friday June 23, 2017.
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The mishap occurred after the plane landed at Dayton International Airport, Heard said.
"It's the same way we were with the Blue Angels past year, we're awaiting news and waiting for a statement from the Air Force", she said. Heard said that Cordova had no visible injuries and Gonsalves had some lacerations as well as some injuries to his leg.
It's unclear if the jet's pilot, Capt. Erik Gonsalves, has been released. How exactly the accident happened, and whether the heavy rain that blanketed the region most of the day played a role, will be determined by an accident investigation board. "We are impressed and grateful that they were able to extract our two Thunderbirds and make sure they got to the hospital safely, and we are thankful they are in good condition". The Thunderbirds will not fly Saturday, and Sunday's performance is still uncertain. Festival organizers are all systems go until they hear from the Thunderbirds team, said festival Executive Director Kat Paye.
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