Jet truck driver killed in air show accident

[mikebcurve]

Springfield truck company involved in air show crash

It happened around 1:10 p.m. at the Battle Creek Executive Airport during the pyrotechnic portion of the air show, according to the Battle Creek Police Department in a release.

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Sad news for sure. They sure have put on some awesome shows over the years

 

[yoda]

Not sure which driver was involved, but may he rest in peace. Tragic news.

 

[mikebcurve]

I’ve heard the name but didn’t want to post until it’s for sure. The news I’ve seen out there hasn’t released it yet.

 

[J]

Looked like the back tires gave out? RIP

 

[Cliff]

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The drag racing community is mourning the loss of jet-truck driver Chris Darnell, who died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, following a crash at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Michigan. Darnell, 40, was performing in the Shockwave jet-powered Peterbilt semi amid...

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This was on national news yesterday. Showed the truck driving thru ball of flame (part of the show) then catching on fire. News didn't say Chris had died.

 

[BaldyLochs]

This is terrible. I’m so sorry to hear this. Awful video; just terrible to see.

 

[chop]

Very sad to hear this terrible news.RIP

 

[Funnycarfanatic]

God Speed Chris shockwave was always a hell of a show.

 

[jsracz]

Looked like the back tires gave out? RIP

Yes. The picture quality is poor but you can see the back rear tire completely came a part and the one in front of it is flat and about to do the same. RIP.

 

[Cliff]

Wonder if the tire caught on fire cuz he drove thru a ball of fire (part of the stunt)?

 

[mike]

Wonder if the tire caught on fire cuz he drove thru a ball of fire (part of the stunt)?

Truck tires are not rated for that speed

 

[Ramjet]

Truck tires are not rated for that speed

Or Downforce - Look at the angle of that Spoiler!

 

[J]

Wonder if the tire caught on fire cuz he drove thru a ball of fire (part of the stunt)?

He didnt drive thru it

 

[mikebcurve]

You would think they had well thought out the choice of tires. I was wondering if something on track had damaged them. I guarantee they are looking into this throughly so maybe something about it will come out in the future. Just a sad deal regardless of the cause.

 

[jsracz]

Inside view of the cage/driver safety, certainly not something I would expect to see in today day and age when it comes to potentially limiting head movement.