Safe Ejections in Military Jet Collision at Idaho Air Show
Military jets' crew members safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, US Navy says
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Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jets collided during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. MDT, and an investigation is underway.
- 01The mid-air collision occurred approximately 2 miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
- 02The E/A-18G Growler jets involved were part of Electronic Attack Squadron 129, based in Whidbey Island, Washington.
- 03State Highway 167 will remain closed for several days as the investigation continues.
- 04Cmdr. Amelia Umayam confirmed that all four crew members ejected safely.
- 05The Gunfighter Skies Air Show had not been held for eight years, with the last event in 2018 resulting in a fatal crash.
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On Sunday, four crew members ejected safely after a mid-air collision involving two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jets during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. MDT, approximately 2 miles from the base, while the jets were performing an aerial demonstration. Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, confirmed that all crew members were unharmed and that the incident is currently under investigation. The jets involved were assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129, stationed at Whidbey Island, Washington. As a precaution, a section of State Highway 167, where the aircraft crashed, will remain closed for several days while authorities conduct their investigation. This year's Gunfighter Skies Air Show marked the first event in eight years, following a tragic incident in 2018 where a hang glider pilot lost their life during the show. Local emergency services, including the Mountain Home Fire Department and Police Department, have not yet commented on the situation.
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The closure of State Highway 167 may disrupt local traffic and access in the area while the investigation is ongoing.
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