2002 NAS Oceana Airshow - Ian Groom

Ian Groom
FedEx Sukhoi Su-31

2002 NAS Oceana Airshow
NAS Oceana, Virginia
Saturday September 21, 2002

IN THIS VIDEO, watch as Ian Groom flies the FedEx-sponsored Sukhoi Su-31 over the skies of NAS Oceana. Sadly, Ian lost his life in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 30, 2004 while flying a practice show performance. I apologize for the poor audio tracking in this video.

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[sadisticarisma]

i was there the day he crashed, i saw him hit a bunch of snap rolls, then  go into a flat spin in witch he never recoverd.. it seemed like an easy recovery for a excellent flyer like ian.. was there ever any result, that he maybe passed out for any medical reasons? i belive it was on a friday practice ft.lauderdale air and sea show.. on his birthday... and yes he will and is missed gratly, what a pilot!!

[vibes101]

Went to a a lot of the airshows down here and he was one hell of a pilot. R.I.P. We always admired his skill.

[theendcredits]

Rest In Peace Ian.. Youre Flying With The Angels Now..