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The Joint Base Andrews Air Show in Maryland has stopped accepting new visitors due to processing issues, with parking at Northwest Stadium also at capacity, leading to long shuttle wait times and some attendees being turned away.
An F-16 jet crashed during preparations for the Radom 2025 air show in Poland, resulting in the death of the pilot, with the incident confirmed by a government spokesperson.
San Francisco's annual Fleet Week is set to take place as scheduled, featuring events such as the air show by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, ship tours, and other activities. The air show will include performances by the Leap Frogs Navy Parachute Team, a United Airlines 777, the Patriots Jet Team, and various military aircraft. Ship tours will be available for the public to interact with naval personnel. Additional events include the High School Band Challenge, Neighborhood Concert Series, and a tribute to K9 Heroes.
A MiG-23 jet crashed and burst into flames during an air show in Michigan, moments after the pilot and passenger ejected to safety. The crash occurred in a parking lot, narrowly missing an apartment building. No injuries were reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. The MiG-23, a Soviet-era warplane, was piloted by a retired Navy pilot and is the only privately owned flying MiG-23 in the world.
A MiG Russian Fighter jet crashed during the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport, near an apartment complex on Belleville Lake. The pilots had to eject and were recovered from the water, with their injuries currently unknown.
Four people were killed and two injured in separate aircraft crashes before a major air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A vintage military training craft crashed into Lake Winnebago, while a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided midair at Wittman Regional Airport. The victims' identities have not been released, and the causes of the accidents are under investigation. The air show proceeded as scheduled after a short delay.
Russia has canceled its premiere international air show, known as MAKS, due to concerns over low attendance and security. The cancellation is attributed to reputational damage if fewer international delegations attended and recent drone attacks in Moscow. Russia's aerospace industry has been struggling under international sanctions and chaos, with the commander of Russia's aerospace forces missing since a rebellion by the Wagner Group.
Tinker Air Force Base reaches capacity as crowds flock to the air show, with both vehicle gates and the pedestrian gate reaching their limits. Visitors may experience disruptions as the base closes its gates to traffic.
The 2023 Thunder Over Louisville event featured an air show with over 30 planes and a spectacular fireworks display that kicked off the countdown to the Derby. Despite chilly weather, the waterfront was packed with people enjoying the festivities. WLKY Chopper HD captured a stunning view of the fireworks show from above.