Blue Angels Flyover Review
The Navy is reviewing a low-altitude Blue Angels flyover that sparked safety concerns.
July 16, 2026 · Updated Jul 16, 6:13pm ET
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What happened
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao
Hung CaoAmerican politician and Navy veteran (born 1971) said no members of the Blue AngelsBlue AngelsUnited States Navy's flight demonstration squadron will be reprimanded or fired after a flight debrief into a low-altitude pass over Pensacola Beach, Florida. The Navy said one aircraft flew lower than standard profiles during an arrival maneuver, disturbing beachgoers’ chairs and umbrellas; videos showed sand and beach gear blown across a crowded shoreline. The squadron opened a safety review, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended low-altitude military flyovers as similar maneuvers drew broader scrutiny.
