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Snowbirds Display Team 431 Sqn. |
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Snowbird jet crashes in Ontario
Captain Andrew Mackay, 39, from Orleans, Ontario, is in his fourth year with the Snowbirds. He flies the No. 8 jet as the Opposing Solo.
August 24, 2005 THUNDER BAY, ON. - A Canadian Forces Snowbird pilot safely ejected from his CT-114 Tutor jet Wednesday, August 24 at about 5:25 p.m. in Thunder Bay, Ont., during the warm-up phase before the Thunder in the Air Airshow. Captain Andy Mackay, Snowbird 8, sustained some injuries during the ejection. He is receiving medical care at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Services Centre. Next of kin have been notified. “Our main focus at the moment is Captain Andy Mackay’s well being,” said Major Ian McLean, commanding officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Thunder Bay Emergency Medical Services responded immediately and Captain Andy Mackay was recovered within 15 minutes of ejecting from his jet.
The site has been secured for a flight safety investigation.
[more details to follow as soon as they are obtained] Crash Site Photographs kind permission of CTV.ca
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Captain Andy Mackay After the incident, Captain Andy Mackay was taken to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, where he was seen walking on his own around 6:15 p.m
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