New York : Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday, forcing the air base into lockdown. The crash happened during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, United States. The aircraft involved in the accident were two EA-18G Growler fighter jets. The jets crashed around two miles outside the base.
According to the Idaho Statesman, an announcer at the show told the crowd that all four crew members safely ejected from the aircraft. Videos shared online showed the two aircraft colliding in the air before breaking apart. Moments later, four parachutes could be seen descending toward the ground.
BREAKING: 2 U.S. Navy Super Hornets/Growlers crash and collide during Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
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Aviation sources tell KTVB that both aircrews ejected safely. pic.twitter.com/GPsdrwTFWq
Mountain Home Air Force Base says emergency responders remain at the scene while investigators examine the crash. The Gunfighter Skies Air Show returned this weekend for the first time in eight years. Thousands attended the event to watch military aircraft displays and aerial demonstrations.
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