Snowbirds pilot charged with sexual assault

A pilot with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds has been charged with sexual assault.

On Saturday, the Royal Canadian Air Force announced that a pilot with the Moose Jaw-based aerobatic demonstration team had been grounded over allegations of sexual misconduct.

On Monday, the Canadian Press reported that the pilot – Maj. Steve Hurlbut – was charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident that allegedly took place last week in Barrie, Ont.

The allegation was made by another member of the Snowbirds team.