2007 Blue Angels South Carolina crash

The 2007 Blue Angels South Carolina crash occurred on Saturday, April 21, 2007, when the Number 6 US Navy Blue Angels jet crashed during the final minutes of an air show at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in Beaufort, South Carolina.

[3] Eight nearby residents were injured and millions of dollars worth of private property damage were caused by flying debris.

[8][9] The Blue Angels returned to their home base at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, to discuss continuing their season.

[10] Sunday's air show went on as planned but, in a special tribute, the GEICO Skytypers flew the missing man formation in honor of the fallen Blue Angel.

The squadron called back former Blue Angel, LCDR Craig Olson, to fill the opposing solo position.