Eight pilots have been suspended from their flying duties after they flew Apache helicopters in front of beachgoers as part of Myrtle Beach’s Salute from the Shore event on July 4.
The South Carolina National Guard put out a statement confirming the suspension and that the pilots are still being paid.
“I can confirm that the SCARNG is currently reviewing the flight profile of the Apache helicopters that participated in the event,” Maj. Lisa Allen said. “As is routine, the pilots involved in the flight have been temporarily suspended from flight duties pending the outcome of this review. Please note that this suspension applies only to flight operations; the pilots continue to report for their regular daily duties in a non-flying capacity.”…