Accident at Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow, 1 fatality

[drdispatch]

One dead following jet truck explosion at Battle Creek Field of Flight

Shockwave jet truck reportedly exploded during performance;

One dead following 'jet truck' explosion during Battle Creek Field of Flight performance

Shockwave jet truck reportedly exploded during performance;

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[gpp10x]

What was the explosion prior to the truck exploding? Was that 1st explosion part of the show?

 

[kb8q]

What was the explosion prior to the truck exploding? Was that 1st explosion part of the show?

The truck accident was coincidental to the pyrotechnic part of the show off the runway. A mechanical malfunction on the truck is suspected as the cause of the crash, not the pyrotechnics.

 

[vagrant]

It appeared to me the vehicle was hydroplaning on whatever fuel was on the tarmac/road as it was in a spin as it exited the pyrotechnic. Spinning at that speed is obviously unhealthy.

 

[drdispatch]

The big explosion was part of the show.
Here's a follow-up story:

Jet truck driver Chris Darnell killed in fiery crash during Battle Creek air show

Police confirmed Shockwave Jet Truck driver Chris Darnell died as a result of his injuries during the crash at Battle Creek Executive Airport.

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[MtnBiker2005]

 

[drdispatch]

Here's what caused it, according to Chris's dad:

Father: Blown tire caused fatal blast at Michigan air show

The father of the jet engine-powered semitruck driver who died during an air show performance said the truck burst into flames after a tire ruptured.

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