Battle Creek air show Jet Truck crash

2022 - 7 - 3

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Father Of Chris Darnell, Truck Driver Killed In Michigan Air Show ... (Today.com)

Chris Darnell, an experienced racer, was killed in an accident on Saturday at the Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was also the owner of a truck accessory company, 4 Wheel Customs, and shared driving duties with his father, Neal Darnell, in both the Flash Fire and SHOCKWAVE Jet Trucks. As part of the show, Darnell's jet truck was meant to race down the runway at over 300 miles per hour. Other events scheduled for the days-long event include a "Wall of Fire" and a pyrotechnic nighttime air show.

Jet truck driver Chris Darnell killed in fiery crash during Battle Creek ... (Battle Creek Enquirer)

Police confirmed Shockwave Jet Truck driver Chris Darnell died as a result of his injuries during the crash at Battle Creek Executive Airport.

He was 'living the dream' as he said." They were not involved in the incident. Police did not provide additional information about Darnell's death. "Chris so loved the air show business. He was so well loved by everyone who knew him," Neal Darnell wrote. Battle Creek Police have confirmed that the victim in Saturday's fiery Shockwave Jet Truck crash at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival was driver Chris Darnell, 40.

'Mechanical failure' caused fatal jet truck accident at Battle Creek air ... (mlive.com)

We are so sad,” said Neal Darnell, the driver's father. “Just one month ago Chris turned 40. He was so well loved by everyone who knew him."

Neal Darnell said he will continue to provide updates as the Shockwave and Flash Fire Jet Trucks team gets them. It features an airs show, music, fireworks, hot air balloons and more. He was ‘Living the dream,’ as he said.”

Stunt truck with jet engines crashes at Michigan air show, killing driver (CNN)

A jet-powered stunt truck spun out of control and crashed at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, killing the driver, according to police and footage of ...

Emergency responders were at the airport on standby and quickly responded, Westra said. Video shot by air show attendee Mike Westra showed the truck racing two planes, speeding down the runway before spinning and crashing. "Just one month ago Chris turned 40.

Stunt Driver Dies in Jet Truck Crash at Air Show (RoadandTrack.com)

The driver was racing a plane when a mechanical failure led to a high-speed accident.

He was 'Living the Dream' as he said." In that moment, the truck sparks a large fire of its own before careening out of control. Video of the crash recorded by a spectator shows that failure starting just as the truck drives past a massive pyrotechnic explosion that had seemingly been set up as part of the show.

Man Dies After Truck Powered By Jet Engines Crashes During Air ... (NDTV)

The driver of a truck powered by jet engines was killed during a high-speed accident in front of spectators at an air show in the US state of Michigan.

"We have lost our youngest son Chris in an accident doing what he loved; performing with SHOCKWAVE," his father Neal Darnell said on Facebook. In a separate post, he said the accident was a result of "a mechanical failure on the Jet Truck." The truck, which was touted as the "world's fastest semi," having once reached a record speed of 376 miles per hour, was modified to carry three jet engines on the back, providing it with 36,000 horsepower. The driver of a truck powered by jet engines was killed during a high-speed accident in front of spectators at an air show in the US state of Michigan, relatives said Sunday.

1 person dead in accident at Michigan air show involving jet ... (ABC News)

Chris Darnell, 40, died while driving a race truck dubbed the Shockwave Jet Truck during the air show, police said in an update Saturday evening. The accident ...

It frequently appeared at air show and drag racing exhibitions across the country. Saturday evening's activities were scheduled to resume at the festival, which runs through Monday. A small fire behind the truck can be seen as the vehicle slides past a large fireball and crashes.