Piloto de los Blue Angels admite error; autoridades prometen mantener vuelos a baja altura

Piloto de los Blue Angels admite error; autoridades prometen mantener vuelos a baja altura

La Marina de EE. UU. y su escuadrilla Blue Angels realizaron un vuelo a baja altura sobre la playa de Pensacola, y el piloto admitió que la maniobra fue un error de cálculo. El secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, declaró que la Marina continuará con estas demostraciones para mejorar la moral, según informó Forbes.

El secretario interino de la Marina, Hung Cao, anunció que los pilotos no recibirán sanciones disciplinarias, también reportado por Forbes. Hegseth reiteró su apoyo a los vuelos mientras se llevaba a cabo una revisión de seguridad, informó AP News. Posteriormente, la Marina confirmó que el paso fue inseguro, el piloto admitió el error y los altos funcionarios dijeron que no se impondrán medidas disciplinarias, según The Independent. Forbes volvió a señalar que no habrá reprimendas.

Actores

Pete Hegseth U.S. Navy Blue Angels Pentagon National Guard

Ubicaciones

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Artículos

19 de julio de 2026
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Blue Angels Pilot Says Low Flyover Was ‘Miscalculated,’ Lawmaker Says
Blue Angels Pilot Says Low Flyover Was ‘Miscalculated,’ Lawmaker Says

Forbes • 19 de jul 18:45

A Navy pilot who performed a low-altitude Blue Angels demonstration over a Pensacola beach said the maneuver was miscalculated, while the Navy secretary said no disciplinary action would be taken.

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18 de julio de 2026
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Pilot in viral Blue Angels close-shave flyover admits beach buzz was ‘mistake’ not MAGA bravado
Pilot in viral Blue Angels close-shave flyover admits beach buzz was ‘mistake’ not MAGA bravado

The Independent • 18 de jul 22:05

The Navy confirmed the low-altitude pass over Pensacola Beach was unsafe, and the pilot involved admitted it was a miscalculation, while senior officials said no disciplinary action would be taken.

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16 de julio de 2026
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Hegseth gives support even as low military flyovers draw scrutiny
Hegseth gives support even as low military flyovers draw scrutiny

AP News • 16 de jul 22:43

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated support for low-altitude military flyovers after a Navy demonstration over a Florida beach prompted a safety review, while critics question the safety culture of such maneuvers.

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Blue Angels Pilots Won't Be Punished For Controversial Flyover
Blue Angels Pilots Won't Be Punished For Controversial Flyover

Forbes • 16 de jul 21:01

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced that the Blue Angels pilots involved in a low-altitude flyover over a Pensacola beach will not be reprimanded, following comments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Hegseth Says Controversial Flyovers Will Continue ‘Until Morale Improves’
Hegseth Says Controversial Flyovers Will Continue ‘Until Morale Improves’

Forbes • 16 de jul 19:06

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Navy's Blue Angels will keep performing low-altitude demonstrations for morale purposes, following a recent flyover over a Pensacola beach.

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