Snowbirds PAO Capt. Jennifer Casey confirmed dead in the team CT-114 Tutor Crash

Snowbirds PAO Capt. Jennifer Casey confirmed dead in the team CT-114 Tutor Crash

By Dario Leone
May 18 2020
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The Royal Canadian Air Force has confirmed that Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jennifer Casey has been killed and pilot Captain Richard MacDougall is in serious condition after a CT-114 of the Snowbirds demo team crashed on May 17, 2020.  

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has confirmed that Snowbirds’ Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Capt. Jennifer Casey has been killed and pilot Captain Richard MacDougall is in serious condition after a CT-114 of the Snowbirds demo team crashed on May 17, 2020.  

‘It is with heavy hearts that we announce that one member of the CF Snowbirds team has died and one has sustained injuries. We can confirm that we have contacted all primary family members of those involved. More information will be communicated in the near future,’ the service said on its Facebook page.

‘Our previous statement indicated that the surviving member of the crash suffered serious injuries, we can confirm that their injuries are not considered life threatening.

‘Today, the #RCAF has suffered another tragic loss of a dedicated member of the RCAF team and #CFSnowbirds. We grieve alongside Jenn’s family, friends and colleagues and are deeply saddened. Our thoughts also go out to the loved ones of Captain Richard MacDougall. We hope for a swift recovery from his injuries.’

As reported, on May 17, 2020 a Canadian Armed Forces CT-114 Tutor aircraft belonging to the Snowbirds demonstration team crashed in Kamloops, BC.

After the takeoff, the aircraft climbed into the sky before rolling over and plunging to the ground.

Sunday’s crash occurred the same day the Snowbirds were scheduled to make a trip from Kamloops to Kelowna as part of Operation Inspiration, a cross-country tour aimed at boosting the morale of Canadians struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This crash was the second involving one of the aircraft of the aerobatic team in less than a year (the May 17 crash in fact follows the downing of another team’s CT-114 in the US state of Georgia last October, where the team was scheduled to perform in an air show. Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier sustained minor injuries when he ejected from the Tutor).

Photo credit: Royal Canadian Air Force


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Dario Leone

Dario Leone

Dario Leone is an aviation, defense and military writer. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviation Geek Club” one of the world’s most read military aviation blogs. His writing has appeared in The National Interest and other news media. He has reported from Europe and flown Super Puma and Cougar helicopters with the Swiss Air Force.

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  1. Somto Nwankwo says:

    So sad …. 😥😥

  2. Somto Nwankwo says:

    My condolences to her family

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