07 Snowbird,Blue Angels Crashes. Is the Tutor too old?

Well I found the release on the DND flight safety site with a couple of small photos and a pdf document. A good read for anyone interested in teh cause of the crash and the events.

www.airforce.forces.gc.ca...

At approximately 22 minutes into the show, as SB 2 was rolling inverted for the Inverted Photo Pass, the aircraft was seen to dip low, waver, and then depart the formation. Still inverted, the aircraft climbed, then subsequently rolled upright. Upon reaching a nearly wings level attitude, at approximately 750 feet above ground level, the aircraft nosed over. The aircraft impacted the ground approximately 45 degrees nose down. The pilot did not eject and was killed on impact.

Initial analysis has determined that the pilot's lapbelt became unfastened when SB #2 rolled inverted, causing the pilot to fall out of his seat and lose control of the aircraft.

The investigation is focussing on how the lapbelt became unfastened. Preventive measures taken to date include modifications to the pilot restraint system, as well as enhanced training for aircrew and passengers. New procedures as well as changes to the Aircraft Operating Instructions have been implemented to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence

its sad that its the type of incident that is imposible in alot of ways to train for and that shouldn't happen. I can only imagine the feeling of being out of control of your aircraft like that and along for the ride. Anyone know if there has been any similer accidents with high performance aircraft?