Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
Two fighter jets collided in midair during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, prompting a lockdown of the base and an ongoing investigation. Fortunately, the aircrew managed to parachute to safety, and no further information has been released yet.
- ▪The collision happened during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show on May 17, 2026.
- ▪The Mountain Home Air Force Base was locked down following the incident.
- ▪Videos showed the planes entangled in midair before the crew parachuted to safety.
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U.S. Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base May 17, 2026 / 4:28 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Two fighter jets collided in midair during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an unspecified incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show. Responders were on the scene and an investigation was underway.Videos posted online showed the two planes getting tangled together in midair before four parachutes opened in the sky as the planes plummeted to the ground.Officials at the air base made an announcement that the aircrew involved in the crash were able to parachute to safety, KBOI reported.No other…
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