The flyover caused a "disturbance on the beach."July 15, 2026, 8:00 PMOfficials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning. "During an arrival maneuver, an aircraft flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas," the statement said, calling it a "low-altitude pass."North Florida ABC affiliate WEAR reported the flyover happened during a "Breakfast with the Blues" event. A still image from a video showing a flyover by a jet with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels on July 15, 2026. Hayes Air Experts / FacebookHayes Air Experts / Facebook"I've been coming for 10 years and I've never seen a pass like that in my life," Ashley Korn told WEAR. "I literally thought we were going to be taken out by Blue Angels, but it was amazing."A still image from a video showing a flyover by a jet with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels on July 15, 2026.Partridge DronesIn the statement, the Blue Angels said: "The safety of our hometown community, spectators, and our pilots is our highest priority. Team leadership is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the maneuver and conducting a thorough safety review to ensure all operations adhere to strict Navy and FAA safety standards."Popular Reads
Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers.










