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Two U.S. Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show as Four Crew Eject Safely

Officials opened an investigation following the shutdown of the show.

Overview

  • Spectator video captured a mid-air collision Sunday around 1 p.m. local time near Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
  • All four aviators ejected and are being evaluated by medical personnel, according to the U.S. Navy and event organizers.
  • Emergency crews, including a rescue helicopter, responded within minutes, the base suspended the event, and no spectator injuries were reported.
  • Multiple reports identified the aircraft as EA-18G Growlers from Navy electronic-attack units, and officials have not yet determined the cause.
  • The National Weather Service noted good visibility with wind gusts near 29 mph, and the show had recently returned to a venue that saw accidents in 2003 and 2018.