Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers collided midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday, and all four aircrew successfully ejected, according to base officials.
A midair collision over Idaho during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show sent two fighter jets plunging toward the ground—then the video turned to something else entirely as parachutes opened moments later.
Footage circulating online shows the EA-18G Growlers tangling in the sky before dropping, with four parachutes popping open shortly afterward. The incident happened at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the show.
The base moved quickly after the crash. Mountain Home Air Force Base was immediately locked down, emergency crews rushed to the scene, and investigators launched a probe.
Later, officials said the people on board were able to eject and parachute to safety.. In a press release, the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters confirmed that “On May 17, 2026, two U.S.. Navy EA18-G assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 from Whidbey Island. Washington had a mid-air collisionwhile performing an aerial demonstration involving four aircrew for the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighter Skies Air Show. near Mountain Home Air Force Base at about 12:10 p.m.. MDT.”
The spokesperson added, “All four of the air crew successfully ejected and they are being evaluated by medical personnel. First responders are on the scene. The incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
The show itself had returned after an 8-year break, built around celebrating aviation history and modern military power. Organizers featured flying demonstrations, parachute stunts, and appearances from the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
The timeline has a clear sequence: the jets collided during the aerial demonstration at about 12:10 p.m.. MDT. four parachutes opened moments later in the circulating footage. then the base was locked down as investigators launched a probe—and officials followed up by confirming all four aircrew successfully ejected and were being evaluated by medical personnel.
As of now, the incident remains under investigation, with more information expected as it becomes available.
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