Four crew members safely ejected after two US military jets collided mid-air during an air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, according to the US Navy.
The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, where two E/A-18G Growler aircraft collided while performing an aerial demonstration. The crash happened at approximately 12:10pm local time, around two miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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Commander Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet, confirmed that all four aircrew members aboard the two aircraft successfully ejected and survived the incident. No fatalities or serious injuries were immediately reported.
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Two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers collided during an Idaho air show, with all four crew members safely ejecting from the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/WPEkIPOuq1
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The aircraft involved were assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129, based at Whidbey Island in Washington. The squadron’s E/A-18G “Vikings” Growler Demo Team had been listed among the featured performers for the two-day Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Authorities said the cause of the collision remains unclear. The US Navy has launched an investigation to determine what led to the mid-air crash during the demonstration.
Following the incident, officials closed a section of State Highway 167 near the crash site. The 366th Fighter Wing, based at Mountain Home Air Force Base, said the highway is expected to remain shut for several days as emergency teams secure the area and investigators examine debris.
The Gunfighter Skies Air Show marked its return after an eight-year gap, drawing aviation enthusiasts and families to the base. The event’s last edition in 2018 was also marred by tragedy when a hang glider pilot died in a crash.
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Local emergency services, including the Mountain Home Fire Department and police, assisted in response efforts after the collision.
The safe ejection of all crew members has been viewed as a successful outcome in an otherwise dangerous incident, highlighting the importance of emergency systems and pilot training in military aviation operations. More details are expected once the official investigation progresses