Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21The mid-air collision involving two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets occurred on 17.05.2026 during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, approximately two miles northwest of the installation. The incident took place while the aircraft were performing a formation flight, leading to an immediate cancellation of the airshow and a temporary lockdown of the base. All four crew members ejected safely before the jets crashed, with no reported fatalities .
This collision marks the fourth such incident involving military aircraft at airshows in three years, highlighting the inherent risks of formation aerobatics and display flights. The dangers of these maneuvers are underscored by the close proximity of aircraft during high-speed, low-altitude performances, where even minor miscalculations can result in catastrophic outcomes . Video footage of the collision has circulated, showing the moment the jets made contact mid-flight before crashing to the ground . The incident remains under investigation.
> Background: **🔴 Breaking — Two U.S. Navy jets collide mid-air at Idaho airshow, all crew eject safely.** — *8 hours ago*
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