Four crew members ejected after military jets crash during US air show
The military base in western Idaho has told guests already on the base to "remain in the flightline area".
news.sky.comHere’s what we know about the Mountain Home air show crash in Idaho, which affected the Gunfighter Skies event.
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What happened: Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Both aircraft went down near the base, and four crew members ejected safely, with no reported injuries on base grounds at the time of the incident. The air show was canceled and the base placed on lockdown as responders investigated. These details were reported by multiple outlets following the Sunday crash.[2][5][6][9]
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Immediate response: Emergency responders were on scene, and the base advised spectators to avoid the area while investigators conducted their work. The base’s public communications emphasized safety and ongoing investigation, with further updates pending release. This is reflected in official base statements and corroborated by local and national outlets.[1][9]
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Public and ongoing coverage: Initial footage and reporting described mid-air impacts, ejection of crew members, and subsequent parachute descents, with confirmation that no one on base grounds was hurt. Multiple outlets provided live or near-live updates as information became available, including CBS-affiliates and national outlets reporting on the incident’s resolution and ongoing investigation.[5][6][10][2]
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Context: The Mountain Home AFB is located near Mountain Home, Idaho, about 50 miles south of Boise. The incident occurred during a public air show segment, and authorities stated the event would not continue while the investigation proceeded. This context is consistently reflected across the coverage from local and national sources.[6][9]
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Aftermath: As of the latest reporting, authorities had not confirmed any injuries on base or casualties, and the focus remained on the investigation and safety reviews. Updates continued to circulate through local outlets and national wires, with the incident described as a mid-air collision between two military jets and the subsequent safe ejections of the crew.[10][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official statements from Mountain Home AFB or summarize the latest credible updates from major outlets, and I can also provide a short timeline of events as reported.