A Canadian Forces Snowbirds aircraft crashed during an air show practice at Malmstrom Air Force Base near Great Falls, Montana, May 18 at about 3:45 p.m. (MDT).
Captain Shawn McCaughey, 31, Snowbird 2, of Candiac, Quebec, died when his CT-114 Tutor jet impacted the ground during the practice flight.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain McCaughey's family," said Major Robert Mitchell, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. "Shawn was a professional officer, talented pilot and dear friend - our team is devastated and we will miss him."
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were scheduled to perform at the Malmstrom Air Force Base Open House May 19 and 20.
Canadian Forces Flight Safety will conduct a thorough investigation.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds' mission is to represent the skill, professionalism and teamwork of the men and women in Canada's military and to support recruiting initiatives. -www.airforce.forces.gc.ca
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