Trending Now - Two Navy Jets Collide During Idaho Air Show, Crews Eject Safely
WHO:
KOMO - The two Navy jets involved were EA-18G Growler aircraft from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor.
TMZ - Two fighter jets were involved in the collision.
Fox News - The crew members of the jets successfully ejected.
WHAT:
KOMO - One crewmember received non-life-threatening injuries, while the other three were ultimately unhurt and medically cleared after examination.
KOMO - An announcement at the scene stated, “There have been four good parachutes that were seen and we ask that everyone remain where you are.”
CBS News US - The Mountain Home Air Force Base stated that the incident is under investigation.
ABC News - Officials confirmed that all four crew members ejected safely after the collision of the two Navy jets.
IJR - Four service members are reportedly OK after the collision of two United States Navy jets during a flight demonstration.
TMZ - Two fighter jets collided midair during an air show.
CBS News US - The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Fox News - Videos show the jets colliding, with four parachutes deploying before the aircraft crashed and exploded.
Newsweek - The Mountain Home Police Department announced that the remainder of the airshow has been canceled.
WHERE:
TMZ - The incident took place at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
CBS News US - Mountain Home Air Force Base was locked down following the incident.
WHEN:
TMZ - The collision occurred during an air show on a Sunday.
WHY:
CBS News US - The base was locked down as a precaution following the incident.
HOW:
KOMO - A Naval Air Forces spokesperson stated that aircraft recovery efforts have begun.
Fox News - The jets collided midair, leading to the successful ejection of the crew members.
(UPDATED May 18, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Two Navy jets, specifically EA-18G Growler aircraft from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, were involved in an incident that resulted in one crewmember sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, while the other three were medically cleared after examination. At the scene, officials reported seeing four good parachutes and urged everyone to remain in place. A spokesperson for Naval Air Forces confirmed that recovery efforts for the aircraft have commenced.
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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 14:07 UTC)
The Mountain Home Air Force Base has announced that an incident is currently under investigation. CBS News reported this update at 23:13 UTC. Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been released.
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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 06:17 UTC)
Officials have confirmed that all four crew members ejected safely following the collision of two Navy jets. The incident occurred earlier today, and there were no reported injuries among the personnel involved. Investigations into the cause of the collision are currently underway.
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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 01:31 UTC)
Four service members are reportedly okay after a collision involving two United States Navy jets during a flight demonstration. The incident occurred at 01:31 UTC, but details about the circumstances surrounding the collision are still emerging. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported among the crew involved in the incident.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 23:13 UTC)
Two fighter jets collided midair during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Videos from the scene show the jets crashing and exploding, with four parachutes deploying as the crew members successfully ejected. Following the incident, the Mountain Home Police Department announced that the remainder of the air show has been canceled, and the base was locked down as a precaution. The collision occurred on a Sunday, during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this dramatic event.