A US Navy Blue Angels jet flew unusually low over a crowded beach in Pensacola, Florida, during an air show on 16 July, scattering umbrellas and chairs among stunned onlookers. The elite flight demonstration squadron said it is now reviewing the incident after confirming the aircraft flew below standard display height, causing a disturbance among beachgoers. The episode highlights the safety margins involved in low-altitude aerobatic displays performed close to spectators.

Video shared on social media captured the moment the jet swept close to the crowd, with people cheering as items were sent flying. No injuries were reported, and one beachgoer described the experience as "amazing" despite the disruption. The Blue Angels said the aircraft "flew lower than standard profiles", prompting the official review.