Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base was locked down Sunday afternoon after two U.S. Navy fighter jets collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show. From video footage posted to social media, it appears that all four crew members ejected safely from the EA-18 Growlers.
BREAKING: Two US Navy fighter jets have just had a MID-AIR COLLISION during the air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 17, 2026
It appears all four crew members punched out of the aircraft, which then fell to the ground and exploded.
Pray for the crew. Their conditions are… pic.twitter.com/GtxiINwIk9
According to the base Facebook account, emergency responders are on the scene, and an investigation is underway.
Sunday was the second day of the show, which is part of the national America 250 festivities.
(This is a developing story. We will update the story as more information becomes available.)
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