Chris Darnell died in the accident at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, according to the Washington Post.. . The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes at speeds up to 300 miles per hour before exploding into flames as onlookers watched, according to WXMI-TV. The engines produce 36,000 horsepower and provide . Witnesses say the Shockwave jet truck was racing two planes that were going 300 mph. RAFEngO74to09. The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes at speeds up to 300 miles per hour before exploding into flames as onlookers watched, according to WXMI-TV. One person is dead after an accident at a Michigan air show on Saturday. The incident occured as a Shockwave Jet Truck raced two planes, going updwards of 300 miles per hour. The driver was killed during the 'pyrotechnic' event at the Battle Creek Air Show in Michigan shortly after 1pm on Saturday, police confirmed. The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes at speeds up to 300 miles per hour just before exploding into flames as onlookers viewed, in accordance to WXMI-Tv set. One person is reported dead at a Michigan air show after a "jet truck" crashed and exploded into flames on Saturday afternoon. Shockwave Jet Truck at the 2022 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show. A driver is dead after his jet truck was engulfed in flames when he released his parachute while racing planes going 300mphs. A jet-fueled semitruck, Shockwave Jet Truck, has exploded during a pyrotechnic performance at the Battle Creek Field of Flight on Saturday killing the trucke. Witnesses say the Shockwave jet truck was racing two . Police stated the demise occured round 1.10pm in the course of the pyrotechnic portion of the Field of Flight air present in Battle Creek, Michigan. The accident is under investigation. July 2, 2022, 4:39 PM. Chris Darnell, 40, died while driving the race truck called the Shockwave Jet Truck during the air show in Battle Creek, a city in Michigan, US, police said. Rest In Peace Chris Darnell, you died in the most badass way possible. Chris Darnell, 40, was racing behind the wheel of the Shockwave Jet Truck during the Battle Creek Field of Light Air Show and Balloon Festival before a sudden explosion enveloped the vehicle, careening it into a roll as a plume of smoke trailed behind . 40-year-old Chris Darnell was driving the shockwave jet truck when it blew up around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon during the Battle Creek Field of Flight air show and balloon festival. One person is dead after a semitruck powered by jet engines crashed while racing two planes at an air show in Battle Creek, Mich., on Saturday afternoon. A driver is dead after his jet truck was engulfed in flames when he released his parachute while racing planes going 300mphs. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Shockwave accident in Battle Creek Field of Flight air show on July 2, 2022 This crash occurred during the "pyrotechnic portion" of the special 75th anniversary of the U.S. Airforce air show. Shockwave Jet Truck Explosion At Airshow - 2 July 2022. July 2, 2022 Staff Battle Creek, Battle Creek Air Show, Battle Creek Field of Flight performance, Chris Darnell, Field of Flight, Shockwave Jet Truck. Spectators will be amazed as it explodes to life and hurdles down the runway at lightning speedseven racing an airplane! As the vehicle got here flying out of the opposite aspect, it considerably slowed and was lined in thick smoke. Shockwave Jet Truck accident scene at the 2022 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show (Courtesy: Joseph W. Mancy) A truck crashed at the Battle Creek Airshow on July 2, 2022. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Horrifying accident at . According to reports, the driver, Chris Darnell, was competing in a race between two aircraft at Battle Creek Field at around 1:10 p.m. The truck is part of Springfield, Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises. Local police said the . Shockwave Jet Truck - powered by a 3 x J34-48 jet engines each 4,900 lbf with afterburner - a regular "padding out the program" civilian addition at military air shows over here in the USA - has exploded during the Michigan Air Show killing the driver. A custom truck with flame-shooting jet engines that "can hit 350mph" exploded at an air show while racing planes, killing the driver in front of his family. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) - One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semi-truck performance at a southwestern Michigan air show. The engines produce 36,000 horsepower and provide . Chris Darnell Obituary & Death Explored. Chris Darnell, 40, was demonstrating his . The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes at speeds up to 300 miles per hour before exploding into flames as onlookers watched, according to WXMI-TV. Helicopters & rotorcraft, airships, balloons, paragliders, winged suits and anything that sustains you in the air is acceptable to post here. As the parachute from the truck deployed, the truck. Police said the death occured around 1:10pm during the pyrotechnic portion of the Field of Flight air show in Battle Creek, Michigan. Josh Marcus. HORROR DEATH The vehicle, described as a Shockwave Jet Truck, was racing two planes, going up to 300 miles per hour, reported CBS Channel 3. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Michiganders gathered for Field of Flight in Battle Creek Saturday afternoon for Fourth of July weekend fun which took a turn as a Shockwave Jet Truck engulfed in flames . The crash took place amid a pyrotechnic . A man was killed after the jet-powered truck he was racing exploded during an event at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, on Saturday, July 2. The driver of a jet-powered semi truck died in a fiery crash Saturday in Michigan in front of horrified onlookers during an annual airshow. The truck is part of Springfield, Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises. The incident occured as a Shockwave Jet Truck raced two planes,. He reached speeds of high to 300 mph. The male driver was racing two planes at around 1:10 pm during. The Shockwave Jet Truck was going down a runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport when the explosion occurred, air show spokeswoman Suze Gusching told the Battle Creek Enquirer. Video of the explosion, which took position at the Area of Flight air exhibit . A man was killed after the jet-powered truck he was racing exploded during an event at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, on Saturday, July 2.Local police said the deceased, 40 year-old Chris Darnell, was driving a Shockwave Jet Truck at Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. r/aviation. ON the afternoon of Saturday, July 2, a Shockwave Jet truck driver was killed in a freak accident at a popular Michigan air show. An accident at a Michigan air show has claimed the life of the driver of a jet-powered truck that burst into flames during the show. Shockwave is the Guinness Book world record holder for the fastest jet truck in the world at 376 MPH. The driver of a jet-powered semi truck died in a fiery crash Saturday in Michigan in front of horrified onlookers during an annual airshow. Jul 03, 2022 at 12:44 pm. Chris Darnell, 40, died while driving the race truck called the Shockwave Jet Truck during the air show in Battle Creek, a city in Michigan, US, police said. One person is dead following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck pyrotechnic performance Saturday at Battle Creek (Mich.) Executive Airport. On Saturday, July 2, a jet-fueled semi-truck accidentally detonated, killing a man during a Michigan air show. The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes at speeds up to 300 miles per hour before exploding into flames as onlookers watched, according to WXMI-TV. The driver was killed during the 'pyrotechnic' event at the Battle Creek Air Show in Michigan shortly after 1pm on Saturday, police confirmed.. The city of Battle Creek, . Witnesses say the Shockwave jet truck was racing two planes that were going 300 mph. "Oh boy, we've got an incident here" Spectator video shows a small fire began behind the truck. The metropolis of Struggle Creek, Michigan said that one man or woman died in the explosion. (Courtesy Daniel Strauss) Chris Darnell died in the accident at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, according to the Washington Post.. A truck driver died after his Shockwave jet truck blew up and became engulfed in flames The truck was racing two airplanes that were going 300mph at the Battle Creek Air Show in Michigan on. As the vehicle came flying out of the other . The article goes on to state the following: The city of Battle Creek, Michigan said that one person died in the explosion. Witnesses say the Shockwave jet. Police said the death occured around 1:10pm during the pyrotechnic portion of the Field of Flight air show in Battle Creek, Michigan. Emergency crews responded after the explosion . The Shockwave Jet Truck was racing two planes, going up to 300 miles per hour, according to a witness, reported CBS Channel 3. The explosion left thick black smoke in the air. In a news release, the city confirmed the incident resulted in one death. Driver died in flames on Shockwave jet truck while racing plane at . Location: Arizona, USA. A driver is dead after his jet truck was engulfed in flames when he released his parachute while racing planes going 300mphs. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Michiganders gathered for Field of Flight in Battle Creek Saturday afternoon for Fourth of July weekend fun which took a turn as a Shockwave Jet Truck engulfed in flames . When the driver deployed his parachute, the truck reportedly engulfed in flames and a large plume of black smoke. 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 explosion was caused by a mechanical failure on the Jet Truck, SHOCKWAVE's Neal Darnell, Chris's. A driver is dead after his jet truck was engulfed in flames when he released his parachute while racing planes going 300mphs. According to CBS, when the truck's parachute unfolded, the truck exploded in flames. In a news release, the city confirmed the incident resulted in one death. Shockwave Jet Truck - powered by a 3 x J34-48 jet engines each 4,900 lbf with afterburner - a regular "padding out the program" civilian addition at military air shows over here in the USA - has exploded during the Michigan Air Show killing the driver. The crash took place amid a pyrotechnic display that included planned explosions, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer. As reported by News 8, the Battle Creek Police Department confirmed the death occurred around 1:10 p.m. during the air show's pyrotechnic display by the Shockwave Jet Truck at Battle Creek Executive Airport off Airport Road in Calhoun County, "He was doing his show and going down the runway," said Suze Gusching, media relations for Field . advertisement. One dead after jet-fueled truck explosion at Battle Creek Field of Flight festival. Emergency crews responded after the explosion occurred during the 1:10 p.m. performance by the Shockwave Jet Truck July 2. Chris Darnell is listed as the motive force of the Shockwave Jet Truck on the corporate's web site. The incident occured as a Shockwave Jet Truck raced two planes, going updwards of 300 miles per hour. As the parachute from the truck deployed, the truck engulfed in flames and exploded, according to CBS. Several witnesses told News 8 there was an explosion and then fire coming from a truck. One person was killed at a Michigan air show Saturday when his jet-fueled semi-truck exploded during a horrific pyrotechnic accident. The accident is under investigation. Fox News - Andrew Mark Miller 2h. It is powered . An investigation is underway by the Battle Creek Fire Department, Battle Creek Police Department, and the Federal Aviation Administration. It is powered. A custom truck with flame-shooting jet engines that "can hit 350mph" exploded at an air show while racing planes, killing the driver in front of his family. Shockwave Jet Truck Explosion At Airshow - 2 July 2022. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 1.0m. Emergency crews responded after the explosion occurred during the 1:10 p.m. performance by the Shockwave Jet Truck July 2. The city of Battle Creek, Michigan said that one person died in the explosion. The driver behind the wheel of a truck powered by jet engines died Saturday while racing two airplanes at a Michigan air show. Emergency crews responded after the . An accident at a Michigan air show has claimed the life of the driver of a jet-powered truck that burst into flames during the show. The explosion left thick black smoke in the air. Chris Darnell died in the accident at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, according to the Washington Post. A Jet Truck driver was killed when the vehicle appears to have exploded during an air show in Battle Creek Saturday. The truck is powered by two jet engines and reached speeds topping 300 mph, according to Springfield, Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises. A driver has been killed after an accident at the Battle Creek Air Show, according to the City of Battle Creek. By Jack Davis July 3, 2022 at 8:41am. Battle Creek Police identified the driver of the Shockwave Jet Truck. Anything related to aircraft, airplanes, aviation and flying. Posts: 1,370. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) - A truck driver of a Shockwave Jet Truck died in an accident at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan Saturday afternoon. An accident at a Michigan air show has claimed the life of the driver of a jet-powered truck that burst into flames during the show. It happened around 1:10 p.m. at the Battle . The article goes on to state the following: The city of Battle Creek, Michigan said that one person died in the explosion. Shockwave Jet Truck is powered by three afterburning Pratt & Whitney J34 het engines producing 36,000 horsepower. According to the team's website, the Shockwave truck feature three Pratt & Whitney J34-38 jet engines originally used in U.S. Navy T-2 Buckeyes.