Thursday, May 1 2025
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www.idaho-air.comHere are the latest developments on the Idaho air show:
- A Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighter Skies air show in western Idaho ended with two Navy jets colliding during the demonstration. All four crew members ejected safely and are being evaluated by medical personnel. The incident prompted an immediate lockdown of the base as investigators began their work.[2][3][4]
- Multiple outlets report that videos captured four parachutes opening as the aircraft descended near the base, and officials indicated the crash site was near Mountain Home, about 50 miles south of Boise.[3][2]
- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the show on both days, and organizers described the event as a celebration of aviation history and a showcase of modern military capabilities.[2][3]
- The incident prompted coverage from several outlets and ongoing investigations to determine the cause and any wider safety implications for future air shows.[4][3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates from additional sources or summarize official statements from Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Navy, and I can also provide a short timeline of events as they’re confirmed.