Mountain Home Air Force Base is on lockdown after two aircraft crashed into each other at an air show this afternoon.
The incident happened two miles northwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, a base spokesperson told Task & Purpose
Video posted to social media of the scene shows two of the Navy’s E/A-18G Growlers flying close together and colliding, with four crewmembers ejecting. Four parachutes can be seen getting away from the planes as the two Growlers crash to the ground and explode. Thick black smoke is seen from the crash site, according to multiple angles. The Idaho Statesman reported that an air show announcer said “We had four good parachutes. The crews were able to eject.” They were later “found safe,” the announcer later said.
“Emergency responders are on the scene,” the base spokesperson said. “An investigation is underway. More details will be released as they become available.”
Four pilots and four electronic warfare officers from the Navy’s Growler Airshow Team were taking part in the Gunfighter Skies Airshow.
This year’s Gunfighter Skies show was the first held in eight years. In 2018, a hang glider died during a crash. The two-day air show features vintage aircraft as well as airshow teams from the Navy and Air Force.
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Two Navy E/A-18G Growlers collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home, Idaho, in the afternoon. Four crew members ejected safely and were later found unharmed. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
- Two Navy E/A-18G Growlers collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
- Four crew members ejected safely and were later found safe.
- The incident occurred two miles northwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
- Emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is underway.