Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show in Idaho. All four crew members ejected safely before the jets crashed, and they are currently in stable condition. The incident caused a ground fire, led to a brief lockdown of the base, and prompted an investigation into the cause of the collision.
- ▪The collision occurred on the second day of the air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base.
- ▪Video footage captured the moment of the collision, showing the crew parachuting to safety.
- ▪The crash resulted in a ground fire and the cancellation of the remainder of the air show.
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Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely Popkin 12:29 pm Mon May 18, 2026 Stock image of small plane falling down; SviatlouSS / shutterstock.com Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air while performing in an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred during a scheduled performance on the second day of the event. All four crew members aboard the two aircraft managed to eject safely before the jets crashed. The video shows the jets collide in what looks like a fatal accident, but then we see the crew members miraculously parachuting down, as the planes tumble into the earth.
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