Summary
Two US Navy fighter jets collided during an air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four crew members safely ejected and are in stable condition, while the air show was cancelled and an investigation started.
Key Facts
- The collision happened during the Gunfighter Skies air show, about 2 miles northwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base.
- Both jets were US Navy EA-18G Growlers used for electronic attack missions.
- Four crew members ejected safely and were checked by medical staff; none were seriously hurt.
- A fire broke out following the collision, and the base was briefly locked down.
- Each EA-18G jet costs about $67 million.
- The air show was cancelled after the crash and the incident is under investigation.
- The Gunfighter Skies air show had last taken place in 2018, when a fatal accident occurred.
- Organizers and the Air Force base have not yet released further comments.
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