Captain Jeff Kuss dead after U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet crash in Smyrna, Tennessee (VIDEO)
1 dead after U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet crash in Tennessee
A La Vergne official confirmed the crash happened about 3 p.m. near Weakly Lane, not far from the bowling alley, while practicing for the demonstration.
At least one person was killed. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time.
Blue Angel jet crashes after take-off in Tennessee
An initial Navy incident report says the Blue Angels jet crashed just after takeoff in a residential area and the pilot is not believed to have ejected. The report identifies it as Blue Angels plane No. 6. There are no reports of any civilians injured or homes damaged.
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Pilot Killed In Blue Angels Plane Crash
According to family members, Captain Kuss died in the crash. He is married with two young children and is a native of Durango, Colorado. Jeff joined the Blue Angels in September 2014.
Blue Angels jet, Thunderbird F-16 crash in separate incidents
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 jet and an Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed Thursday in separate incidents in Tennessee and Colorado, officials said.
Pilot killed in Blue Angels jet crash in Tennessee is from Durango
The pilot killed in a Blue Angels jet crash during a practice flight just south of Nashville, Tenn., is from the city of Durango, our Scripps sister station WTVF-TV has confirmed.
Blue Angels suspend flying after fatal crash
"At this time we don't know how the season will be impacted," Groeneveld said. "There are only six pilots in the demonstration. No. 7 is the narrator and is slated to fly as part of the demonstration team next season."
Westover remembers Blue Angels pilot killed in crash
Captain Kuss was no stranger to western Massachusetts, having impressed military personnel at Westover during last year's air show.
Duluth Airshow Releases Statement After Crashes of Thunderbird & Blue Angels Planes
The incidents are a sober reminder that while entertaining, the aerial performances done by both teams are also inherently dangerous.
Fund started for pilot killed in Blue Angels crash
Donors can contribute money to the Capt. Jeff Kuss Foundation at http://www.icasfoundation.org
Police to escort body of Blue Angels pilot
Police are escorting the body of a Blue Angels pilot before it will be placed on a Navy aircraft for final transport home.
Blue Angels pilot Capt. Jeff Kuss being buried in Durango
The ceremony also will include a flyover by the Checkerboards, which was Kuss' unit before he joined the Blue Angels.
Wife of fallen Blue Angels pilot speaks for first time
In these few months since his death, his widow Christina and his two young children have been cared for by their military family, and that’s something Christina wanted to share, along with her hope for what can be done for any veteran in need.
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