Four crew members ejected after military jets crash during US air show
The military base in western Idaho has told guests already on the base to "remain in the flightline area".
news.sky.comDirect answer: It appears there was a midair collision involving two Navy EA-18G Growlers at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, with all four crew members ejecting safely and the base event subsequently canceled or under lockdown, according to multiple outlets from May 2026. I can gather and summarize the latest verified details if you’d like.
What I can share now
- Incident location and aircraft: Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show; two US Navy EA-18G Growlers were involved in a midair collision. This is consistent across several local and national outlets from mid-May 2026. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
- Immediate outcomes: Four crew members ejected safely; no reported injuries at the base; the air show was canceled or interrupted as responders worked and the site was secured. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
- ongoing actions: Base lockdown and investigation reported; spectators were advised to avoid the base while emergency responders and investigators worked. [cite ][cite ]
- follow-up reporting: Multiple outlets provided updates on the status of the crew and the investigation, with ongoing assessments of safety and cause. [cite ][cite ]
Would you like me to:
- Compile a concise, timeline-style briefing with verified timestamps and official statements, plus a short FAQ for residents near Mountain Home?
- Pull the latest official statements from the Mountain Home AFB or Navy (if available) and provide direct citations?
- Create a brief, shareable summary for social media or a news briefing slide?