<p><br /> A Canadian fighter pilot is recovering in the hospital after his jet crashed during a practice run at an airshow in southern Alberta.<br /> </p><p><br /> Witnesses say they saw the jet going back and forth doing manoeuvres, then it plummetted to the ground in a big, orange ball of fire and smoke.<br /> </p><p><br /> Some witnesses say that after ejecting, the pilot narrowly missed being hit by the plane.<br /> </p><p><br /> Kathy Wollocha, past president of the Lethbridge air show, says her understanding is the pilot is doing well and is making jokes.<br /> </p><p><br /> Officials say the pilot is Captain Brian Bews from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron and is based at 3 Wing in Bagotville, Quebec.<br /> </p><p><br /> Airshow president Robb Engen says while the airport was closed to all incoming and outgoing flights, the air show will go ahead as scheduled.<br /> </p><p><br /> No one on the ground was hurt.<br /> </p>
