U.S. fighter jet crashes performing manoeuvre

21 Apr, 2007 21:28 / Updated 18 years ago

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ fighter jet has crashed while performing a manoeuvre at an air show in Beaufort, South Carolina. Witnesses reportedly say one of six jets carrying out a stunt disappeared, as it was in progress.

It has been reported that the pilot of the downed plane has died.The Blue Angels is an aerial demonstration team that flies Boeing F-18 Hornets.