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Watch: Navy Blue Angels jet flies low over beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida, Navy investigating incident
By Mark Richardson at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Navy is investigating after a Blue Angels jet conducting a flyover above Pensacola Beach in Florida, Wednesday, flew close to the beach crowded with beach-goers.
Key takeaway Navy is investigating after a Blue Angels jet conducting a flyover above Pensacola Beach in Florida, Wednesday, flew close to the beach crowded with beach-goers.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents who have witnessed the Thunder Over the Twin Cities airshow or other local flyovers may be interested in the Navy's investigation into the Blue Angels jet that flew low over beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida. The incident raises questions about safety protocols and the margin of error for military aircraft performing aerial stunts over populated areas. As the Navy investigates, Minneapolis-St. Paul area residents may wonder how similar events are coordinated and regulated in their own community, particularly during events like the Minnesota Air Show. The incident may prompt local organizers to review their own safety procedures to ensure that spectators are protected during aerial performances.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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