Military jets’ crew safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, Navy says
The 2 jets with 4 crew collided ‘while performing an aerial demonstration’ during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
www.scmp.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reports:
- A mid-air collision occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Both involved jets were part of the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet, and four crewmembers in total ejected safely. The incident prompted a lockdown of Mountain Home AFB and a temporary cancellation of the rest of the air show, with an investigation opened into the cause. This summary reflects reporting from multiple outlets around May 16–17, 2026.[1][3][4]
Key updates:
- All four crew members ejected safely; no fatalities reported at the time of initial news releases.[3][1]
- The base went into lockdown and the air show was paused/delayed as responders and investigators secured the scene.[4][1]
- The jets were part of the Growler demonstration team; the investigation is ongoing to determine cause and any safety implications for future demonstrations.[1][3]
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