Mountain Home Air Force Base investigating aircraft collision in Idaho
An investigation is underway following a mid-air collision of two EA-18G Growler jets during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred on May 17, with emergency responders deployed to the scene. The air show has been canceled as authorities assess the situation and gather more information.
- ▪Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base during an air show.
- ▪Four parachutes were seen deployed at the time of the crash.
- ▪Emergency responders are currently on the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
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US air force base investigating aircraft collision in IdahoSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxTwo EA-18G Growler jets seen in a video posted on social media crashing mid-air near the Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.PHOTO: CLASHREPORT/XPublished May 18, 2026, 04:33 AMUpdated May 18, 2026, 04:37 AMListenWASHINGTON - An air show incident on May 17 at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho is being investigated, a spokesperson said.Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed two miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, according to a post on X by Airshow News.
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