Military jets collide midair at Idaho airshow; base locks down
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Mountain Home, Idaho. During the second day of the Gunfighter Skies air show on Sunday, two military jets reportedly collided in midair over Mountain Home Air Force Base at about 12:30 p.m. local time; base officials announced a lockdown, emergency crews responded to the scene, and organizers canceled the remainder of the event. Eyewitness video and announcer statements indicated four crew members ejected and four parachutes were observed drifting to the ground while black smoke rose from the crash area; investigators and emergency responders reached the scene, and the base said an investigation is underway with updates to follow this week.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Gunfighter Skies air show held at Mountain Home AFB, headlined by the Thunderbirds.
- Around 12:30 p.m. local time, base social posts reported an 'aircraft incident' and lockdown.
- Eyewitnesses and videos posted online showed two jets colliding and four parachutes descending.
- Emergency crews and a base helicopter responded; black smoke was reported at the scene.
- Officials canceled the remainder of the air show and announced an investigation is underway.
Why This Matters to You
This incident could impact local community safety and travel. With the base on lockdown, nearby roads may be closed. If you live near Mountain Home AFB, stay aware of traffic updates. Check with officials before planning any visits to the base this week.
The Bottom Line
Two military jets collided during an air show, causing a base lockdown and event cancellation. Four crew members reportedly ejected safely. An investigation is underway. This is a reminder of the risks involved in such high-speed, precision events. Worth forwarding if you know someone in the Mountain Home area.
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Emergency response teams and investigators benefited by enacting protocols and rapidly deploying resources during the incident, allowing for immediate rescue efforts and the initiation of an official safety review.
Attendees and organizers suffered the abrupt cancellation of the event and operational disruption as the base entered lockdown; aircrew involved faced life-threatening peril but were reported to have ejected using parachutes.
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