A Canadian Air Force McDonnell Douglas CF-18-22-MC Hornet piloted by Captain Brian Bews, Crashed at Lethbridge County Airport in Southern Alberta while practicing for the Alberta International Airshow.  Captain Bews ejected from the aircraft seconds before it hit the ground.  Capt. Bews was practicing a maneuver know as a Hight Alpha Pass immediately before the jet plunged to the ground.  Capt, Bews was not hurt and has already left the hospital.

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Talk about a close call, just seconds from death.

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Is this guy lucky or what?

I wonder if he is going to want to fly again.  I probably would.

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