Idaho Air Show Crash After Midair Jet Collision

Midair Collision Sparks Fiery Crash at Idaho Air Show, Crew Members Survive

Two US Navy aircraft collided midair during an air show in Idaho on Sunday, triggering a fiery crash near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Officials confirmed that all four crew members safely ejected before the aircraft hit the ground.

The incident took place during the Gunfighter Skies air show, a public aviation event that attracted large crowds to the Idaho military base. Witnesses said the jets were performing aerial maneuvers moments before the collision occurred.

Videos shared online showed two EA-18G Growler jets flying close together before making contact in the air. Seconds later, both aircraft began losing altitude while smoke spread across the sky. Four parachutes were later seen descending safely.

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Emergency Response Activated Quickly

Emergency crews responded immediately after the collision. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the crash site inside the base perimeter. Authorities temporarily restricted entry to several nearby areas during rescue operations.

Officials later confirmed that no spectators were injured during the incident. Medical teams examined all four crew members after they landed safely using parachutes.

Mountain Home Air Force Base released a statement saying the pilots followed emergency procedures after the collision. The condition of the crew members has not been described as serious.

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Aircraft Involved in the Crash

The aircraft involved were EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jets assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state.

The EA-18G Growler is a specialized version of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The aircraft is mainly used for electronic attack missions, radar disruption, and tactical support operations.

Each aircraft normally carries two crew members. The safe ejection of all four personnel drew attention from aviation experts and military observers.