Two Navy jets crash midair as crew successfully ejects during Idaho ...
Videos show two Navy jets colliding midair at an Idaho air show, with four parachutes deploying before the aircraft crashed and exploded.
www.wfmd.comHere’s the latest on the Idaho air show incident as reported recently.
- Incident overview: Two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho. All four crew members ejected safely, and emergency responders were on the scene. This event prompted a lockdown at the base while investigators reviewed what happened.[1][2][3][5]
- Safety and aftermath: Officials emphasized that everyone on the ground was safe, and recovery and investigation efforts were underway. Weather conditions at the time included good visibility with wind gusts around 29 mph (47 kph).[2][3]
- Public details: Eyewitness videos circulated showing parachute exits as the aircraft went down, and organizers noted that the event featured flying demonstrations and parachute jumps, with the Thunderbirds as the headlining team on both days.[3][4][5][2]
- Ongoing updates: Various outlets have continued to report on the lockdown status, the crash investigation, and the safety of attendees and crew, with initial reports indicating rapid ejection of the pilots and no confirmed threats to spectators.[4][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest developments from specific outlets, summarize official statements from Mountain Home AFB, or provide a brief, up-to-date timeline of events as they unfold. I can also look for any follow-up on impacts to future events or air show schedules in the region. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Details on the crash, ejection, and lockdown:[1]
- Eyewitness accounts and show details, including Thunderbirds as headliners:[2][3]
- Public safety and weather context at the time:[3][2]