Idaho air force base locked down after midair collision, officials say
An air force base in Idaho was locked down following an incident during a weekend air show. Emergency crews responded to reports of two planes crashing, with witnesses noting parachutes deployed as the aircraft fell. An investigation is currently underway, and further details have not been released.
- ▪The Mountain Home air force base was locked down after an unspecified incident during the gunfighter skies air show.
- ▪Witnesses reported seeing two planes crash and four parachutes opening in the sky.
- ▪Emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
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Two US air force Thunderbirds perform practice moves over Ft Lauderdale Beach, Florida, on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Gary I Rothstein/UPI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTwo US air force Thunderbirds perform practice moves over Ft Lauderdale Beach, Florida, on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Gary I Rothstein/UPI/ShutterstockUS militaryAir force base in Idaho locked down after air show incident, officials sayEmergency crews responding to incident involving aircraft during weekend air show at military base in western IdahoAssociated PressSun 17 May 2026 16.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEmergency crews responded Sunday to an incident involving aircraft during a weekend air show at a military base in western Idaho, officials said.The Mountain Home air force base said in a social media…
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