Blue Angels jet's low flyover sends beach umbrellas flying as US Navy reviews maneuver

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: A Blue Angels jet came roaring over a packed Florida beach, sending umbrellas and chairs tumbling as spectators scrambled during a dramatic flyover caught on camera.

The aircraft's unusually low pass over Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, July 15 left beachgoers stunned, with powerful engine thrust whipping up sand and scattering equipment across the shoreline.

Now, the US Navy is reviewing the maneuver after acknowledging that the aircraft flew lower than standard during its arrival.

Beachgoers scramble as jet tears across the shoreline

The dramatic video shows the aircraft sweeping over the beach as people gathered for the annual “Breakfast with the Blues” flyover.

As the jet passes overhead, the scene on the sand changes almost instantly.

Beach umbrellas can be seen collapsing while chairs and other equipment are sent skidding across the shoreline.

Spectators appear to duck and shield themselves as the aircraft roars over the packed beach, with the powerful blast creating a sudden burst of chaos below.

The flyover was meant to be a spectacular opening to Pensacola Beach Air Show week.

But the viral footage captured a moment that left people on the beach describing the pass as far more intense than anything they had seen before.

The incident took place as the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show week got underway.

The event is one of the biggest attractions on Florida's Gulf Coast and can draw up to 250,000 visitors.

The Blue Angels, who have called Pensacola their home base for decades, are a major part of the show's annual tradition.

The beach flyover is one of the signature events leading into the multi-day air show. 

Viral beach flyover under review by US Navy 

The US Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron has acknowledged the incident and said one aircraft flew lower than standard profiles during an arrival maneuver.

According to the Blue Angels, the maneuver caused a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas.

Squadron leadership is now reviewing what happened and conducting a safety review to ensure all operations comply with Navy and FAA safety standards.

“The safety of our hometown community, spectators, and our pilots is our highest priority,” the Blue Angels said.