Blue Angels pilots have been fully cleared following a review of a low-altitude flyover at Pensacola Beach that startled and delighted spectators.
The formation passed lower than standard procedures typically allow, sending chairs, tents, and hats scattering across the sand as it roared overhead.
Beachgoers captured video of the moment, showing crowds cheering and jumping as the jets swept just feet above them.
One resident described the pass as unlike anything seen in a decade of visits, saying the experience was astonishing despite the proximity.
Another witness noted that equipment was knocked over but called the spectacle entirely worth it.
Team leadership had initiated a safety review to confirm adherence to Navy and Federal Aviation Administration standards.
The acting Secretary of the Navy later confirmed the flight debrief was complete, with no reprimands or dismissals issued.
The decision follows a separate incident in which South Carolina Army National Guard pilots were suspended after a low flyover, before senior defense officials closed the inquiry and endorsed continued operations.
