The Air Force has released its report on the loss of C-17A 00-0173, back on June 28. They determined that pilot error was the prime cause, with contributing factors of a lack of oversight and leadership.
www.pacaf.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101211-002.pdf
They have also released a video shot of the aircraft while it was doing its practice routine for the airshow. It cuts off just before the moment of impact. One has a morbid thought ... when did they realize they were going to go in?
www.pacaf.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101210-080.wmv
This video looks pretty much like the official C-17 demos I have seen at airshows. Unless the pilot did something I'm not seeing, this is pretty much an indictment of the official USAF demo of that aircraft.
www.pacaf.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101211-002.pdf
They have also released a video shot of the aircraft while it was doing its practice routine for the airshow. It cuts off just before the moment of impact. One has a morbid thought ... when did they realize they were going to go in?
www.pacaf.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101210-080.wmv
This video looks pretty much like the official C-17 demos I have seen at airshows. Unless the pilot did something I'm not seeing, this is pretty much an indictment of the official USAF demo of that aircraft.
Document, Photo, and video via US Air Force
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