Two US Navy fighter jets collided mid-air and crashed during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force base in western Idaho on Sunday, prompting the cancellation of the remainder of the event.
According to the Naval Air Forces, the accident involved two EA-18G Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron 129. All four crew members aboard the aircraft safely ejected after the collision, which occurred at around 12:10 pm local time.
“The incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available,” Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet, said in a statement.
WATCH: Two US Navy F/A-18 fighter jets collided mid-air while performing at an air show in Idaho.
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All pilots ejected and were seen descending safely under parachutes. pic.twitter.com/nExUeTY84q
Witnesses at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show reported seeing the two aircraft falling to the ground together after the collision. Videos shared on social media showed four parachutes deploying moments before the jets hit the ground.
Emergency response teams rushed to the crash site, while authorities immediately locked down the base following the incident. Organisers later announced the cancellation of the remaining schedule of the two-day air show.
The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare aircraft derived from the F/A-18 Super Hornet and is equipped with advanced radar-jamming and surveillance systems.
The cause of the crash remains unclear. The National Weather Service reported good visibility at the time, with wind gusts reaching up to 29 mph (47 kph).
