WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – At approximately 12:15 p.m. MDT today, a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed during a practice session for the Alberta International Airshow in Lethbridge, Alta.

Captain Brian Bews, the 2010 Demo Hornet pilot from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron based at 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, successfully ejected from the aircraft and has been recovered. The aircraft impacted on the airfield, and emergency crews have responded. At this time, there are no reports of any additional injuries.

The exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time. A Flight Safety investigation is currently underway.