Midair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base show
A midair collision of two fighter jets occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident led to a lockdown of the base as emergency responders arrived on the scene. Witnesses reported seeing parachutes deploy and black smoke rising from the crash site.
- ▪The collision happened about 2 miles northwest of the base during the air show.
- ▪Four parachutes were seen deploying near the crash site.
- ▪The air show was subsequently canceled, and the public was advised to avoid the area.
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BREAKING NEWSUpdated 6 minutes agoU.S. newsU.S. newsMidair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base showThe crash occurred during the second day of the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters Skies Air Show.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Smoke rising into the air after two fighter jets collided during a flight over Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho on Sunday.@b_macherasShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT / Updated May 17, 2026, 4:01 PM EDTBy Marlene Lenthang and Nollaig O'ConnorThe Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down Sunday following a midair collision during a local air show that sent two fighter jets crashing to the ground.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles…
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