Close Call at Gunfighter Skies: Mid-Air Jet Collision at Idaho Air Show

During the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, two E/A-18G Growler jets collided in mid-air, prompting four crew members to eject safely. The incident, spurring a thorough investigation, briefly closed part of State Highway 167. This marks the first air show in eight years following a previous tragedy.

A tense moment unfolded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho when two military jets collided mid-air. The U.S. Navy confirmed the four crew members involved in the incident successfully ejected, avoiding any fatalities.

The mishap occurred around noon on Sunday as the jets were executing an aerial demonstration. The Navy has begun a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision, promising to release more information as the inquiry progresses.

This major incident led to a portion of State Highway 167 being closed to ensure public safety, as announced by the 366th Fighter Wing at the base. The recent air show was the first in eight years, recalling a past tragedy where a hang glider pilot lost their life in 2018.