Seriously dude?
Some additional points:
The correct spelling of the pilot’s name is apparently MacDougall.
Some sites (e.g. NYT) have reported that this accident happened during an aerobatic demonstration, but that was not the case. The two planes were the coordinating team, which arrives first at any new site to set things up for the aerobatic team that arrives later. They were on their way from Kamloops to their next site (which I haven’t yet been able to pinpoint).
Reviewing the video, it looks as if the pilot responded to the spin entry by lowering the nose and completing a roll to bring the plane upright - necessary for any good chance at a successful ejection.
Moderating: I think I can speak for the dude and say he was being serious. Do not continue the discussion here. If you have a problem with moderation take it to ATMB.
Thank you all. It sounds like the pilot did a lot of things right after an unexpected issue at low altitude. I regret the loss of Capt. Casey. A hard day indeed.
Manufacture of the Tudors started in 1963 and ended in 1966. They have been updated over the years, but the basic airframe is over 50 years old. They were replaced as a training aircraft in 2000, and there are still a large number in storage for use by the Snowbirds and for some experimental flights.
There is ongoing discussion about replacement aircraft, but no action as yet, with planned avionics upgrades allowing the Tudors to fly for another decade. IMO the current CT-155 Hawk trainers would be perfect replacements, but the RCAF would probably need to double their existing fleet to support the Snowbirds in their current form.
News report is that the crash may have been caused by a bird strike.
News report is that the crash may have been caused by a bird strike.