Mid-Air Collision of US Navy Jets at Idaho Air Show: All Crew Safe
Video Captures Moment US Navy Jets Collided Mid-Air During Idaho Air Show

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Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, resulting in both aircraft crashing near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Fortunately, all four crew members ejected safely before the crash, and no injuries were reported on the ground. The incident has led to the cancellation of the air show and an ongoing investigation.
- 01The collision occurred around 12:10 PM MDT, approximately two miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base.
- 02All four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition, according to base officials.
- 03The Gunfighter Skies Air Show was the first in eight years and featured various aerial performances.
- 04A section of State Highway 167 will remain closed for several days for investigation purposes.
- 05Aviation experts noted the narrow margin for error in formation flying, which may have contributed to the collision.
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During the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, two US Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided mid-air, resulting in a dramatic crash near Mountain Home Air Force Base. The incident, which occurred around 12:10 PM MDT, involved both aircraft spiraling toward the ground and exploding on impact. Fortunately, all four crew members aboard managed to eject safely, with base officials confirming their stable condition. The collision prompted an immediate lockdown of the base and the cancellation of the air show, which had been the first in eight years, featuring various aerial demonstrations. Eyewitness videos captured the moment the jets collided, showing them spinning together before crashing and erupting into flames. Investigators from the US Navy are currently looking into the incident, with initial reports suggesting that the collision may be related to the challenges of formation flying rather than mechanical failure. A section of State Highway 167 near the crash site will be closed for several days as investigations continue.
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The incident has led to the cancellation of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, affecting local tourism and aviation enthusiasts.
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