Introduction In a heart-stopping spectacle at the Thunder Over Michigan air show, a Soviet-era MiG-23 jet plummeted from the sky, erupting into a fiery inferno mere moments after its two occupants heroically ejected to safety. The astonishing incident left spectators in shock and awe, highlighting the unpredictability and risks associated with high-octane air shows. The Thrilling Spectacle The sky above Belleville, Michigan, became a theatre of both exhilaration and dread as the MiG-23 jet, a relic of the Cold War, soared and roared through the air. The pilot and passenger,…