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Shockwave Jet Truck
The Shockwave Jet Truck crashed during the Battle Creek air show on July 28. The truck is capable of speeds of 350 mph. The driver of the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, Michael Mullet, of Springfield, Missouri, says he saw a small explosion at the rear of the vehicle before it started to skid and roll. The entire crash remains under investigation. The festival board member and pilot Ryan Traver were not injured.
Darnell was a professional jet truck driver and racer who was doing a stunt at the air show. He was part of the pyrotechnic portion of the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, which speeds at over 300 mph. The event is a two-day affair with the “Wall of Fire” and a pyrotechnic night air show. In the lead up to the crash, Darnell was riding in the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck and was performing in a small field of fire.
Police and the Battle Creek Fire Department are investigating the crash and are seeking a cause of death. Chris Darnell, 40, had recently performed at the Warriors Over the Wasatch air show in Utah, but his death has shocked the community. He was riding a jet-powered truck called Shockwave that crashed at around 300 mph. His family’s Facebook page is filled with tributes to the talented motorsports driver.
Earlier in the year, Darnell had driven the Shockwave jet truck. During previous demonstrations, the truck had exceeded 300 mph. It claimed an all-time speed record of 375 mph. The speed of the Shockwave is unknown at the time of the crash, but it was traveling down the runway at the time of the crash. This is a tragic story, and the family of the pilot will surely be devastated.
The Shockwave Jet Truck’s owner, Chris Darnell, has been killed in the crash. The air show was dedicated to his memory. Since his death, more than $2000 has been raised for his family. The air show will continue on Sunday and Monday. The police and fire departments are investigating the cause of the crash. It is unclear when the crash occurred, but Darnell was passionate about the air show business.
Chris Darnell
After Chris Darnell, 40, crashed his Shockwave Jet Truck during a demonstration at a Michigan air show, the media has been ablaze with reports. The crash was captured on video by spectators. Darnell’s father has blamed mechanical failure for the crash. The video shows the truck flipping over, causing a massive fireball. Authorities are still investigating what happened. But it is clear that Darnell’s death is a tragedy for the entire air show industry.
Several local pastors have been leading prayer services for Darnell, whose death is still a mystery. The air show was known for pyrotechnics, which included a “WALL OF FIRE” that featured a jet truck. Despite the fact that the truck was in a high-speed crash, there were no other injuries. According to the father of the victim, the cause of the crash is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and Battle Creek Fire Department.
According to the local police department, Darnell died when his jet truck flipped over while speeding down a runway. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash, but Darnell was a popular performer at Battle Creek air show. His father, Neal Darnell, shared driving duties with his son. Funeral arrangements will be announced later this week. In the meantime, the air show will continue on as planned.
The accident is tragic for the entire air show community, including the town of Battle Creek, Michigan. The air show is canceled for today, and officials are trying to determine what caused the crash. Darnell was an experienced racer and owned his own Truck Accessory Company, 4 Wheel Customs, and shared driving duties with his father in the SHOCKWAVE Jet Trucks. A video from the event shows Darnell driving past the fire and explosion.
The Field of Flight Air Show in Battle Creek, Michigan, held the Air Show on Sunday. The Thunderbirds, a renowned team of pilots, paid a tribute to Darnell. Two bands performed at the show and put out donation buckets for attendees to donate. More than $2,000 was raised for the Darnell family, according to the statement released by the air show’s board and volunteers.
The crash took place near the Battle Creek Air Show. Darnell had been driving the truck since 2012 and had claimed to hold the speed record. In previous demonstrations, his jet truck, called Shockwave, regularly exceeded 300 mph. It also claimed to hold the jet truck’s all-time record at 375 mph. Whether it was the highest speed or not, it was a tragic accident for the air show community.
Neal and Chris Dawson, the owners of the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, were not present at the crash. Neal Darnell, who also owned a truck accessory company, was at the scene when the crash occurred. Chris and his father also shared driving duties in the Shockwave and Flash Fire jet trucks. The jet truck was producing noises and emitting white smoke when it crashed. After a couple of seconds, the driver was found unconscious in the crash.
Flash Fire Jet Truck
The Battle Creek Police Department is investigating the crash of a Flash Fire Jet Truck. The Federal Aviation Administration is also investigating the accident. Both the fire department and the Battle Creek Police Department have been in touch with Darnell’s family. Funeral arrangements are pending. Updates on the crash are expected next week. Neal Darnell is the driver of the vehicle. He will be survived by his family. Neal Darnell is the son of former Michigan Gov. John Englert.
The team behind the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck from Springfield, Missouri, has been touring the US for years, and has crashed at air shows several times. The truck’s engines are Pratt & Whitney J34-38 jet engines, which were originally used in US Navy T2 Buckeys. Each engine can produce up to 36,000 horsepower and 21,000 pounds of thrust. The trucks can reach 350 mph. The Battle Creek Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. The air show was part of a celebration of the Air Force’s 75th anniversary.
The air show was postponed following the accident. Chris Darnell, 40, was the driver of the Shockwave Jet Truck. Darnell was traveling at over 300 mph when the truck flipped over and burst into flames. The crash happened at a time when the airspace was closed while authorities investigated the incident. It is not yet clear whether the initial burst of flames was part of the display. The accident was recorded on video, which shows the black smoke in the air.
The Flash Fire Jet Truck crashed at the Battle Creek air show, killing Chris Darnell. The pilot was 40 years old, and the company he was working for is based in Springfield, Mo. The crash is being investigated by the Battle Creek Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Shockwave Jet Truck company is based in Springfield, Mo. Despite the tragic events, the Shockwave Jet Truck team remains intact.
Darnell has always been involved in motorsports. He has been an active competitor, producer, and owner of a truck accessory company. He also graduated from Missouri State University. His father, Neal Darnell, owns the Flash Fire Jet Truck and the Shockwave Jet Truck. Chris Darnell has been in the motorsports industry for his entire life, competing in circle track and drag racing. It is unknown how the accident was prevented.
Chris Darnell was a lifelong member of the Jet Truck. He was 40 years old when he was killed. He loved the air show industry. “Chris loved air shows,” his father wrote in a Facebook post after his death. The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival announced that all balloons and airplanes would be flown in Chris Darnell’s memory during the air show on Sunday. Ticket sales, merchandise sales, and concerts from the Sam Luna Band have raised more than $2,000 for Chris’ family.
