National Guard Comments on 8 Pilots Suspended After Salute From the Shore Flyover
The pilots remain on regular duties as the South Carolina Air National Guard reviews the Apache flight profile and possible safety violations.
- On Thursday, the South Carolina National Guard confirmed eight Apache pilots were suspended from flying duties following an internal investigation into their performance during the Fourth of July Salute to the Shore flyover.
- Four helicopters from Alpha Company participated in the annual coastal tradition for the first time, with Capt. Kyle Wise, a senior pilot instructor, noting the crew aimed to fly as low as feasibly possible.
- Lisa Allen confirmed the review examines potential safety violations, including flight altitude, though the pilots remain on duty in a non-flying capacity while the investigation proceeds.
- United States Congressman Russell Fry and Representative Tim McGinnis criticized the decision on social media, calling the suspensions "ridiculous" and demanding the National Guard "restore these pilots immediately."
- There is currently no timeline for when the investigation will conclude or how long the flight suspensions will remain in place, though officials maintain protecting personnel and coastal communities remains their top priority.
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