FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Fort Lauderdale Air Show wrapped up Sunday, but the final day came with a scare.
Members of the U.S. military performed high-flying stunts all weekend long. The skillful demonstrations delighted beachgoers of all ages.
The large crowds on Fort Lauderdale Beach were excited to see the show.
“The excitement, looking at these wonderful planes and these demonstrations is amazing,” said a man. “I love it. I loved it. As an aviation enthusiast, I really love these shows and it’s great that Fort Lauderdale is bringing these shows to everybody.”
“It’s wonderful to see all of these planes that have been used previously and now we’re getting to see like past, present, and future in the air, and it’s really amazing,” said a woman.
But officials said Sunday’s Ghost Squadron performance didn’t go as planned, when two jets flying in formation touched wing tips.
Video captured the close call as two jets, that were flying in formation, touched wing tips during the Ghost Squadrons Performance.
The Fort Lauderdale Air Show released a statement afterwards:
“An emergency was declared as a precaution. Both jets landed safely, and the pilots are unharmed. The show continued after a brief pause.”
Chris Dirato, Spokesperson, Fort Lauderdale Air Show
The jets are known to fly within inches of each other and it takes incredible skill and precision to conduct the maneuvers.
Organizers said they are grateful that this was just a mishap and all the pilots were able to land safely and are OK.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
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