Two F-18s collide at Idaho air show; all four crewmembers safe after ejecting
Two Navy F/A-18 fighter jets collided midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho. All four crewmembers ejected safely and were reported to be unharmed. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
- ▪The collision occurred at the Mountain Home Air Force Base during an air show.
- ▪Four parachutes were seen deploying, indicating successful ejections by the pilots.
- ▪Emergency services, including a helicopter and crash fire crew, responded to the incident.
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A midair collision occurred Sunday between two Navy F/A-18 fighter jets at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four deployed parachutes were seen in a video recorded at the base, and the naval pilots are reported to be safe. BREAKING: Mid-air collision involving Navy Super Hornets/Growlers during Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; 4 parachutes seen. pic.twitter.com/EuuDAaT6GI Recommended Stories Trump again vows to annihilate Iran if no deal reached: ‘Won’t be anything left’ Hegseth presents top award to Ford carrier strike group after record deployment ‘We’re not happy’: Mike Rogers frustrated with canceled Poland deployment without committee consultation — AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) May 17, 2026 HEGSETH PRESENTS TOP…
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