Terrifying Mid-Air Collision at Idaho Air Show as Navy Jet Crews Escape Safely
May 2026 | By Azad News
Four crew members safely ejected after two US Navy military jets collided mid-air during an aerial demonstration at an air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday.
According to US Navy officials, the incident involved two E/A-18G Growler aircraft participating in the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, a major aviation event returning after an eight-year break.
The collision occurred approximately two miles from the base while the aircraft were performing complex aerial manoeuvres before spectators.
Authorities confirmed that all four crew members aboard the two jets managed to eject safely moments before the aircraft crashed.
Emergency crews and investigators were immediately dispatched to the crash site, while nearby roads were closed as recovery and investigation efforts began.
The aircraft involved belonged to the US Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 129 based at Whidbey Island in Washington state.
Officials stated that the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation, with more details expected to be released after initial assessments are completed.
The Gunfighter Skies Air Show had drawn aviation enthusiasts from across the region and marked the event’s first return since 2018.
Previous editions of the air show have also witnessed accidents, including a fatal hang glider crash during the last event held eight years ago.
Conclusion
While the safe ejection of all four crew members prevented a major tragedy, the dramatic mid-air collision has raised fresh concerns over air show safety and aerial demonstration risks.
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