Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show
A midair collision involving two military jets occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All crew members involved in the incident are reported to be in stable condition. The air show has been canceled, and an investigation is currently underway.
- ▪Two military jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho.
- ▪All crew members involved in the collision are in stable condition.
- ▪The Mountain Home Air Force Base has canceled the remainder of the air show and is conducting an investigation.
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National Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show May 17, 20267:11 PM ET Tom Dreisbach The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho hosted the the Gunfighter Skies Air Show featuring a variety of military aircraft. During the show, two jets collided and crashed into the ground. All of the crew are in "stable condition," according to the base. Senior Airman Xavier Wilson/366th Fighter Wing hide caption toggle caption Senior Airman Xavier Wilson/366th Fighter Wing The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho went into lockdown and emergency responders rushed to the area on Sunday following an "aircraft incident" in which two military jets collided at an air show, according to the base and video posted to social media.
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